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The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School

Public, Charter Grades 10-12

236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 19% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is a high school serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 944 students in West Memphis, Arkansas. The school is part of the West Memphis School District, which is ranked 230 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 184 and 261 out of 263-305 high schools.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology were all significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, such as Earle High School and Marion High School, its spending per student is higher than these nearby schools.

The data suggests that The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning. Interestingly, while Earle High School also performs poorly, Marion High School, located just a few miles away, outperforms The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School on many metrics, despite serving a student population with a lower free/reduced lunch rate.

897

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,931

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301

(870) 735-3660

District: West Memphis School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.8%

White:

13.3%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2023 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 19th (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (18% vs 34% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Biology scores 18 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg16%

Arkansas avg34%

236^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 11 pts since 2017

From bottom 30% (2017) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

230^th of 250West Memphis School District 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	26.0	236 of 291	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.5	256 of 305	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.7	261 of 295	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.9	249 of 282	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.8	239 of 290	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.2	246 of 282	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.9	230 of 263	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.5	184 of 264	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading23%-13 vs state

English Language Arts21%-14 vs state

Biology19%-18 vs state

Geometry9%-12 vs state

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Schools Near The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School	Public, Charter	10-12	501 West Broadway	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-3660	897	105	8.5	100.0%	119 (13.3%)	752 (83.8%)	16 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	26	236^th of 291 public high schools	18.9%		22.5	256^th of 305 public high schools	16.1%	20				20.8	20.8				22.7	22.7							24.1	4.7	9.3				19.5	19.4	$14,931	$2,951	$11,980
Arkansas State University?midsouth Technical Center	Public	9-12	2000 W Broadway St	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	Mid South Community College	No	No	No	No	(870) 733-6722	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marion High School	Public	10-12	1 Patriot Dr	Marion	72364	Crittenden County	Marion School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 739-5130	927	91	10.2	79.0%	289 (31.2%)	536 (57.8%)	61 (6.6%)	12 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.1%)	29.7	224^th of 291 public high schools	23.0%		24.3	249^th of 305 public high schools	18.4%	25				25.5	25.5				25.3	25.3							1.6	0.0	1.5				28.0	27.7	$13,363	$544	$12,818
Earle High School	Public	7-12	16432 Hwy 64	Earle	72331	Crittenden County	Earle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 792-8716	176	45	3.8	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	170 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	4.7	285^th of 291 public high schools	2.1%		9.7	298^th of 305 public high schools	2.3%	13	11.5	6.5	3.6	0.0	5.0	11.5	3.2	10.7	5.9	7.6	11.5	5.3	8.8	0.0	0.0	0.0				11.5	6.7	8.9	0.0	0.0	$17,680	$3,210	$14,470

Frequently Asked Questions about The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School

Is The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School a good school?

The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Arkansas high schools.

What district is The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School in?

West Memphis School District

What is the racial makeup of The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School?

Students at The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School are 84% African American, 13% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 897 students attended The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School.

What schools feed into The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School?

The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bragg Elementary School
Elementary : Faulk Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Wonder Elementary School
Elementary : Maddux Elementary School
Elementary : Richland Elementary School
Elementary : Weaver Elementary School
Middle : West Junior High School
Middle : Wonder Junior High School

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