Very Good
#305 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 29% in state
Hot Springs World Class High School
High School · Hot Springs School District · Hot Springs, AR
A charter high school in Hot Springs, AR serving grades 10th – 12th.
701 EMORY ST, Hot Springs, AR 71913
- Math 21% vs AR 11% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hot Springs World Class High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 32 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hot Springs World Class 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$55,367
Median home value
$179,200
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
| Cutter-morning Star High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 5.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hot Springs School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hot Springs World Class High School is listed in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hot Springs World Class High School
Hot Springs World Class High School is a public high school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Hot Springs School District, serving approximately 767 students in grades 10th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hot Springs World Class High School
What grades does Hot Springs World Class High School serve?
Hot Springs World Class High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Hot Springs World Class High School?
Hot Springs World Class High School has an enrollment of approximately 767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs World Class High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs World Class High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hot Springs World Class High School rank in AR?
Hot Springs World Class High School ranks #305 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Hot Springs World Class High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hot Springs World Class High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hot Springs World Class High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs World Class High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hot Springs World Class High School a charter school?
Yes, Hot Springs World Class High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hot Springs World Class High School a Title I school?
No, Hot Springs World Class High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs World Class High School?
100.0% of students at Hot Springs World Class 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (501) 624-5286
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71913)
- 46,853
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 71913; 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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