ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY school district, located in BENTONVILLE, AR with about 761 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th 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 29 teachers, ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 throughout the state of Arkansas. Headquartered in Bentonville, the school provides a flexible, home-based learning environment that allows students to access a rigorous curriculum from anywhere with an internet connection. By combining the convenience of virtual schooling with the oversight of state-certified teachers, ARCA is designed to meet the needs of students who require a non-traditional educational setting, whether due to scheduling conflicts, a need for a more personalized pace, or the desire for a safer and more focused learning atmosphere.

The program emphasizes a partnership between the school and the "Learning Coach"—typically a parent or guardian—who supervises the student’s daily progress at home. Students engage with interactive lessons and live online classroom sessions while benefiting from a comprehensive support system that includes counseling, academic planning, and extracurricular clubs. By leveraging a high-tech platform, Arkansas Connections Academy aims to prepare students for success in college and the workforce by fostering independent learning habits and 21st-century digital literacy skills.

For more information, contact ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH at (501) 386-3419 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.