Serving 803 students in grades 7-9, Hot Springs Junior Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hot Springs Junior Academy's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hot Springs Junior Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs Junior Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
35%
19%
White
30%
57%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Springs Junior Academy's ranking?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is ranked #756 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hot Springs Junior Academy often compared to?
Hot Springs Junior Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hamilton Middle School, Hot Springs World Class High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Junior Academy?
803 students attend Hot Springs Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hot Springs Junior Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hot Springs Junior Academy?
Hot Springs Junior Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hot Springs Junior Academy offer ?
Hot Springs Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hot Springs Junior Academy part of?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is part of Hot Springs School District.
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