Overview
THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 10–12 in WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas. The school enrolls 944 students. It is part of the WEST MEMPHIS 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
7.5:1 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—
LevelHigh
Grade Span10–12
DistrictWEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5035
CityWEST MEMPHIS
ZIP72301
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050804001594
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment944
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)