Top Rankings
Hot Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,754 students in Hot Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hot Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,754 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hot Springs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
723 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
1,298 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
35%
20%
# White Students
1,294 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
34%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
394 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
304
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
285
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
5
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,194 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,808 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,194
$13,010
Spending / Student
$14,808
$12,922
Best Hot Springs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,754 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District is ranked #196 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs School District?
35% of Hot Springs School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Hot Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,808 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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