Fountain Lake Charter High School

4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fountain Lake Charter High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Lake Charter High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#567 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fountain Lake Charter High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fountain Lake Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain Lake Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fountain Lake Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
15%
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Black
1%
19%
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White
84%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fountain Lake Charter High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Fountain Lake Charter High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fountain Lake Charter High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fountain Lake Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fountain Lake Charter High School's ranking?
Fountain Lake Charter High School is ranked #567 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Fountain Lake Charter High School often compared to?
Fountain Lake Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jessieville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Lake Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Lake Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fountain Lake Charter High School?
359 students attend Fountain Lake Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fountain Lake Charter High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Lake Charter High School?
Fountain Lake Charter High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fountain Lake Charter High School offer ?
Fountain Lake Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Lake Charter High School part of?
Fountain Lake Charter High School is part of Fountain Lake School District.

School Reviews

5   12/11/2012
I absolutely love Ft Lake! as for the above person (who is obviously a jessieville lacky) you are totally wrong. Ft Lake has plenty of parental involvement. this school is constantly doing things to help the less fortunate, victims of natural disasters, and those that live in poverty. they have an excellent sports progam, very good education and teachers. they believe in getting the entire student body, parents, and teachers involved in every aspect. as for the above mentioned football game (that ft lake won 45-0) all the kids got to play, including a special needs child that the team allows to play to help him feel more apart of the school. I have 2 children in Ft Lake and would never move them to another school, especially a close minded school such as jessieville
- Posted by Parent - mspay
5   12/11/2012
Ft Lake is a great school! it has great student, parent, teacher involvement. they have an excellent sports program and a great education. and its obvious that the "student/alumni" that posted before me is just a jessieville apologist..I would never recommend that anyone send their kids to jessieville!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - payte
2   8/8/2011
It has been brought to my attention that Fountain Lake High School, has severely neglected a harmful situation with bullying. The admin and faculty have failed a female student who has been repeatedly bullied with pictures, posters, verbal, and cyberbullying on and off school property. The response to the complaint from the female victim was silence and no sense of urgency for her to expect an investigation, on who was to be held accountable. Period. This is extremely unacceptable, considering the bully dangers that have drawn awareness in the media..... In my opinion this system has failed this student victim with gross negligence.
- Posted by Parent - Joonp
2   11/9/2009
a) The quality of academic programs is terrible, I think Jessieville is better. b)On a score from one to ten, their availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities gets a three. My reasoning is that at the Jessieville vs. Ft. Lake football game, the coach kept in the same players all through out the game, until the last two minutes, and when Ft. Lake plays any other schools in Basketball they cheat. c)The academic or athletic awards are dumb, at any school not just at Ft. Lake, they give awards to people for being better, but what about all the other kids? d)The facilities! They are never clean! Every time I went to use the restroom they were covered in dirt! I would not have a grown adult walk in to those restrooms, or the classrooms! e) The level of parent involvement is terrible! At Jessieville the parents are involved every step of the way, and at Ft. Lake their is no parent involvement what-so-ever. f) Okay, I told you what I thought about Ft. Lake, now go read about Jessieville!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - hotti

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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