VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY
462 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
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.
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.
462
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 297 |
| Hispanic | 98 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 34 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White297 (64.3 %)
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Hispanic98 (21.2 %)
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Two or More34 (7.4 %)
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Asian16 (3.5 %)
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Black9 (1.9 %)
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American Indian7 (1.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Secondary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (479)471-3160 |
| Website: | http://www.vbsd.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 9th |
| Total Students: | 462 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 226 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 62 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
448
Ungraded
14
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 448 |
| Ungraded | 14 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 233 | 50.4% |
| Male | 229 | 49.6% |