Summary:
In zip code 72703, there is one high school, Haas Hall Academy, a charter school in Fayetteville serving grades 7 through 12 with 499 students.
Haas Hall Academy is a standout school not just locally but across Arkansas, consistently ranking in the top 10 statewide for the past three years and earning a 5-star rating each year. Its district, also named Haas Hall Academy, is ranked #1 in the state. The school dramatically outperforms state averages in every subject: for the 2025-2026 school year, 79.9% of students were proficient in English Language Arts (state average: 39.4%), 73.5% in Mathematics (state: 44.1%), and 79.9% in Science (state: 44.0%). The school also boasts an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.2% and a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 1%, indicating a highly affluent student body. Per-student spending is $9,518, and the student-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
While overall performance is stellar, a notable pattern emerges in mathematics: proficiency drops significantly in the middle grades, with 8th-grade Math at 54.5% and 10th-grade Geometry at 47.1%, suggesting that advanced math concepts present a challenge for some students. Additionally, there is a curious data discrepancy where the district average for some subjects (e.g., 80.5% in Math) is higher than the school average (73.5%), even though the school is its own district—this likely indicates a reporting error. Despite this, the school shows consistent year-over-year excellence, with stable high proficiency rates across all subjects. Its unique 7-12 charter model appears highly effective for its specific student demographic, offering a rigorous, focused curriculum.
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