Caddo Academy

Caddo Academy is a public charter high school located in Norman, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the Caddo Hills School District, which is ranked 97 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caddo Academy's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts ranged from 25.8% to 30.8% for different grades, compared to the state average of 32.7% to 34.2%. Similarly, in mathematics, Caddo Academy's proficiency rates ranged from 37.5% to 51.6%, while the state average was 30.9% to 39.3%. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.66% to 82.28% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, Caddo Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 8.7 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools such as Centerpoint High School and Mount Ida High School.

Caddo Academy's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 69 out of 269 Arkansas high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 212 out of 295 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance has been declining relative to other high schools in the state. The school's test scores are generally lower than the nearby schools, but its low student-teacher ratio could indicate a more personalized learning environment. However, Caddo Academy's academic performance has been inconsistent, with some grades and subjects showing improvement while others decline, which may indicate challenges in the school's instructional practices or curriculum.