HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL

701 EMORY ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

www.hssd.net

Charter School 739 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

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.

739

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	176
Black	253
Asian	7
Two or More	66
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
253 (34.2 %)
White
228 (30.9 %)
Hispanic
176 (23.8 %)
Two or More
66 (8.9 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)624-5286
Website:	http://www.hssd.net
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	759
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 261

Grade 11 225

Grade 12 248

Ungraded 5