Overview
HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY is a public other serving grades 7–9 in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. The school enrolls 795 students. It is part of the HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span7–9
DistrictHOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5051
CityHOT SPRINGS
ZIP71913
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050789000514
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment795
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg71%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)