HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY
HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY is a public charter middle school that is part of the HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOT SPRINGS, AR with about 501 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 JUNIOR ACADEMY, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, serves as a bridge between elementary education and high school, typically focusing on students in the 8th and 9th grades. As part of the Hot Springs School District, the academy provides a specialized learning environment designed to help young adolescents navigate the transition into secondary education. The curriculum is structured to prepare students for the rigorous academic demands of high school while offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage personal growth and social development during these formative years.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and character building. By utilizing the resources of the larger Hot Springs School District, the Junior Academy offers a range of educational opportunities aimed at meeting diverse learning needs. Its location on Main Street places it in the heart of the community, and the administration focuses on preparing students to become productive, engaged citizens as they progress toward graduation within the district’s pathway.
For more information, contact HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY at (501) 624-5228 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) 624-5228
http://www.hssd.net
HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY is a public Charter school in HOT SPRINGS, AR with about 501 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 501
- Teachers:
- 43.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 501 students
- White
- 39.9%
- Black or African American
- 35.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.