VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY

VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VAN BUREN, AR with about 422 students. 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 31 teachers, VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY, located at 821 Pointer Trail in Van Buren, Arkansas, serves as a dedicated transitional campus for ninth-grade students within the Van Buren School District. By focusing exclusively on the freshman class, the academy provides a specialized environment designed to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school’s curriculum and culture are specifically tailored to help students acclimate to high school credits, extracurricular involvement, and the social-emotional development necessary for academic success in their subsequent years.

Beyond academics, the academy emphasizes school spirit and community, serving as a hub for students to connect with peers from across the district before they integrate into the broader Van Buren High School population. The school aligns its goals with the district’s overall mission to foster growth, provide high-quality instruction, and prepare students for graduation. For families and community members, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s website, providing essential resources, announcements, and information regarding student life and academic requirements.

For more information, contact VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY at (479) 471-3160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.