Forest Heights Stem Academy

Forest Heights STEM Academy serves 782 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Little Rock, offering a focused STEM education within the regular public school system. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The academy demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #81 out of 1,044 Arkansas schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 60% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 56% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence across all grade levels. Located on Evergreen Street in the 72205 ZIP code area, Forest Heights STEM Academy sits within a well-established neighborhood where 53% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding community features a median household income of $61,959 and median home values of $196,300, creating a stable environment that supports educational achievement. The school serves families in this mid-size city setting, where the blend of suburban residential character and urban amenities provides students with diverse learning opportunities beyond the classroom walls.