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Arkansas Arts Academy High School

Public, Charter Grades 7-12
14th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 293 Arkansas High Schools
Better than 95% of Arkansas high schools
Summary

Arkansas Arts Academy High School in Rogers, AR, is a public charter school serving 422 students in grades 7 through 12, and it has earned a 5-star rating for ten consecutive years, placing it among the top schools in the state. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading, where students consistently outperform state averages by 15-25 percentage points—for example, 10th graders achieved 68.3% proficiency in ELA, nearly double the state average. However, the school shows a unique "science and math paradox": while it excels in advanced sciences like Biology (75.8% proficiency vs. 42.7% statewide), it struggles in foundational math, with only 34.9% proficiency in general Mathematics and 26.4% in Algebra, both below state averages. This suggests a strong focus on literacy and arts, but parents should be aware of the need for extra math support.

One of the school's biggest advantages is its extremely low student-to-teacher ratio of 7:1, which is dramatically lower than nearby schools like Rogers High School (13.6:1) and Bentonville High School (11.6:1), allowing for personalized attention. The school also invests heavily in its students, with spending per student rising to $14,889 in 2023-2024, significantly higher than traditional public schools in the area. Located just 0.27 miles from Haas Hall Academy Rogers (the #3 ranked school in the state) and 4.3 miles from Haas Hall Bentonville (#1), Arkansas Arts Academy operates in a highly competitive environment. While Haas Hall schools dominate in math and science, Arkansas Arts Academy holds its own in reading and offers a distinct arts-integrated curriculum, giving parents a clear choice between a STEM-focused or arts-focused education.

A major success story is the school's graduation rate, which recovered from a low of 76.4% in 2021-2022 to 91.2% in 2023-2024, now exceeding the state average of 88.9%, while the dropout rate dropped to just 0.2%. The school serves a more economically diverse population than its charter peers, with 37.44% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, compared to 1-2% at Haas Hall schools, yet it still achieves top-tier results. One area for attention is the "7th grade dip," where new students transitioning into the school show lower proficiency in ELA (34.6%) and Math (39.8%), both below state averages, suggesting the need for extra support during this transition. Overall, Arkansas Arts Academy High School offers a unique blend of strong literacy instruction, small class sizes, and arts integration, making it an excellent choice for families prioritizing creative and personalized learning, especially if they are prepared to address math challenges.

422
Students ?
7.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$14,889
Per pupil spending ?
37.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 506 W Poplar
       Rogers, AR  72756

(479) 631-2787

District: Arkansas Arts Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Arkansas average (49% vs 41% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 5% of Arkansas high schools
Small classes — about 7 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Algebra scores 11 pts below the Arkansas average
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school49%
District avg49%
Arkansas avg41%
Middle school
122nd of 327
Arkansas public middle schools ?
Top 37%▼ down 32 pts since 2019
From top 6% (2019) to top 37% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
High school
14th of 293
Arkansas public high schools ?
Top 5%▼ down 2 pts since 2016
See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
37th of 251Arkansas Arts Academy among Arkansas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202659.8122 of 32762.7%★★★☆☆
202585.528 of 32491.4%★★★★★
202496.510 of 33597.0%★★★★★
202384.532 of 33090.3%★★★★★
202273.867 of 31878.9%★★★★☆
202175.856 of 33083.0%★★★★☆
201990.518 of 31994.4%★★★★★
High school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202687.314 of 29395.2%★★★★★
202598.31 of 29199.7%★★★★★
202495.39 of 30597.0%★★★★★
202390.017 of 29594.2%★★★★★
202280.526 of 28290.8%★★★★★
202181.925 of 29091.4%★★★★★
201982.722 of 28292.2%★★★★★
201890.111 of 26395.8%★★★★★
201798.82 of 26499.2%★★★★★
201691.67 of 26997.4%★★★★★
201480.816 of 26894.0%★★★★★
201379.518 of 27193.4%★★★★★
201281.87 of 26697.4%★★★★★
201178.211 of 26695.9%★★★★★
By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?
Biology76%+33 vs state
Reading58%+18 vs state
English Language Arts50%+11 vs state
Geometry49%+23 vs state
Science46%~ state avg
Mathematics35%-9 vs state
Algebra26%-11 vs state

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Latest Arkansas data All new data »
2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026
2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026
2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026
2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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