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#575 of 1,036 schools in AR
Fountain Lake Charter High School
High School · Fountain Lake School District · Hot Springs, AR
A charter high school in Hot Springs, AR where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4207 PARK AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901
- Math 14% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fountain Lake Charter High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fountain Lake Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,410
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| New Beginning Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Cutter-morning Star High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 4.8 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fountain Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Lake Charter High School is listed in FOUNTAIN LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Lake Charter High School
Fountain Lake Charter High School is a public high school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Fountain Lake School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Lake Charter High School
What grades does Fountain Lake Charter High School serve?
Fountain Lake Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fountain Lake Charter High School?
Fountain Lake Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Charter High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Lake Charter High School rank in AR?
Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks #575 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Fountain Lake Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Lake Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fountain Lake Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Lake Charter High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fountain Lake Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Fountain Lake Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fountain Lake Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Fountain Lake Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Lake Charter High School?
40.7% of students at Fountain Lake Charter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (501) 701-1706
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71901)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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