HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL
HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOT SPRINGS, AR with about 930 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 72 teachers, HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL (HSWCHS), located at 701 Emory Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a flagship institution within the Hot Springs School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, the facility is designed to foster a project-based learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes a "world-class" educational approach, integrating rigorous academics with hands-on, real-world applications to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
The school is particularly notable for its unique architecture and instructional philosophy, which prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and student agency. By moving away from conventional classroom settings, HSWCHS encourages students to take ownership of their learning through interdisciplinary projects and personalized pathways. As part of the broader Hot Springs School District, the school leverages community partnerships and modern technology to ensure that its graduates are equipped with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to compete in a global economy.
For more information, contact HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL at (501) 624-5286 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
http://www.hssd.net
HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HOT SPRINGS, AR with about 930 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 930
- Teachers:
- 72.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 930 students
- Black or African American
- 42.4%
- White
- 33.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.