Very Good
#306 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 29% in state
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
High School · West Memphis School District · West Memphis, AR
A charter high school in West Memphis, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 W BROADWAY, West Memphis, AR 72301
- Math 14% vs AR 11% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 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 The Academies of West Memphis Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Memphis), 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
$41,932
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Marion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 10–12 | 3.3 mi | 904 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Memphis School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is listed in WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a public high school in West Memphis, AR, part of West Memphis School District, serving approximately 944 students in grades 10th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
What grades does The Academies of West Memphis Charter School serve?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Academies of West Memphis Charter School rank in AR?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School ranks #306 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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 The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School a charter school?
Yes, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School a Title I school?
No, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
100.0% of students at The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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
- 944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Crittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (870) 735-3660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72301)
- 24,182
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 72301; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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