NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS school district, located in BENTONVILLE, AR with about 79 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy (NWACA) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Bentonville, Arkansas. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the academy is founded on the principles of a classical liberal arts education. Its curriculum focuses on developing the intellect and character of its students by emphasizing the "Great Books," Western tradition, and a mastery of the core subjects of math, science, history, and literature. By prioritizing a rigorous academic framework, the school seeks to foster critical thinking, articulate communication, and a lifelong love of learning within its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, NWACA places a significant emphasis on moral formation and the development of civic virtue. The school environment is structured to instill habits of excellence and citizenship, encouraging students to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. As part of a broader network of classical charter schools, the Bentonville campus aims to provide a traditional, content-rich education that prepares students not only for university success but also for responsible and thoughtful participation in a democratic society.

For more information, contact NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH at (479) 715-6676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.