FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL ROGERS
Charter School
250 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
250
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 185 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 7 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White185 (74.0 %)
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Hispanic31 (12.4 %)
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Asian19 (7.6 %)
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Two or More8 (3.2 %)
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Black7 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS |
| Phone: | (479)715-6676 |
| Website: | http://www.nwaclassical.com/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 250 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 15 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
79
Grade 8
48
Grade 9
37
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
24
Grade 12
23
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 79 |
| Grade 8 | 48 |
| Grade 9 | 37 |
| Grade 10 | 39 |
| Grade 11 | 24 |
| Grade 12 | 23 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 137 | 54.8% |
| Male | 113 | 45.2% |
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