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THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL

501 BROADWAY, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 10–12Charter
952
Students
Total enrolled
88%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$18,959
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
7.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 50% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 952 students in grades 10–12 in WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,959 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
7.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL is a large high in WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas, serving grades 10–12 with 952 students. The district invests $18,959 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL

952
Total Students
7.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
124
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution438 male · 514 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 952 students
Student Composition
19%
78%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black78%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050804001594

Academic Outcomes at THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
88
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
88%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,959Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,959
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,342
Student Support$3,602
Administration$2,275
Operations$2,844
Other$1,896
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,959 spent per student, an estimated $8,399 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
17%
State government
56.0%
Local (property tax)
17.4%
Federal programs
26.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 88% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $18,959/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJACKSON/WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
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Middle
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLWONDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLEAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyCrittenden County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictWEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (870)735-3660
NCES ID: 050804001594
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST MEMPHIS seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
573 students · PK–06
99% FRL
Elem
JACKSON/WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
560 students · PK–06
100% FRL
Elem
BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
534 students · KG–06
100% FRL
Elem
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
528 students · KG–06
100% FRL
Mid
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
507 students · 07–09
100% FRL
Elem
MADDUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
443 students · KG–06
100% FRL
Mid
WONDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
320 students · 07–09
100% FRL
Elem
WEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
274 students · KG–06
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
501 BROADWAY, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.