Summary:
The Arkansas Arts Academy district is home to a single high school, Arkansas Arts Academy High School, a public charter school in Rogers, AR serving grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 422 students.
Arkansas Arts Academy High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all Arkansas high schools over the past three years, including a #1 ranking in the state for the 2024-2025 school year. The school boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, which likely contributes to its high graduation rate of 91.2% and an extremely low dropout rate of just 0.2%. While the school excels in English Language Arts and Reading, its most dramatic outperformance is in Biology (75.8% proficient vs. 42.7% statewide) and Geometry (49.1% vs. 26.4% statewide), suggesting strong analytical skills. However, the school underperforms the state average in general Mathematics (34.9% vs. 44.1%) and Algebra (26.4% vs. 36.9%), creating a unique "J-shaped" performance profile where students excel in advanced topics but struggle with foundational math.
With per-student spending of $14,889 and a moderate level of economic diversity (37.44% free/reduced lunch), the school demonstrates a high-investment, high-return model. The school's state ranking has shown some year-over-year volatility, jumping from #9 to #1 and then to #14, which may reflect small changes in test scores having a large impact on percentile rank. Overall, Arkansas Arts Academy High School offers a unique blend of arts-focused education with exceptional STEM performance in specific subjects, supported by small class sizes and strong literacy outcomes.
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