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Arkansas Connections Academy High

Summary:

Arkansas Connections Academy High is a public charter virtual school located in Bentonville, AR, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 3,231 students. While the school offers an alternative educational model, it faces significant challenges in academic performance, consistently underperforming the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics are around 20-25%, compared to the state averages of 32-37%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.55% to 54.2% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio is also very high, ranging from 36.3 to 41.9, which may impact the quality of instruction and personalized attention students receive. At $7,332 per student in 2018-2019, the school's spending is lower than the state average, which could contribute to the lower academic performance.

Interestingly, the closest comparable school, the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale, AR, about 16 miles away, outperforms Arkansas Connections Academy High across most academic metrics. The school's proficiency rates in Algebra and Geometry are particularly low, with only 5-7% of students meeting or exceeding standards in these subjects, compared to the state averages of around 25-30%. Additionally, the school's percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch has decreased over the past few years, from 54.2% in 2020-2021 to 33.55% in 2022-2023, which could suggest changes in the school's demographic composition or enrollment patterns.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 609 SW 8th St
       Bentonville, AR  72712

(501) 386-3419

District: Arkansas Connections Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
386th of 497 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,332 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  41.9 Help
Number of students:  3,231

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
African American:
13.4%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Compare Details Arkansas Connections Academy High ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arkansas Connections Academy High ranks worse than 69.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arkansas Connections Academy High ranks worse than 69.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), African American (13.4%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arkansas Connections Academy High is 41.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arkansas Connections Academy High is $7,332.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arkansas Connections Academy High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Connections Academy High 234th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Arkansas Connections Academy High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Connections Academy High 212th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Arkansas Connections Academy High in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Arkansas Connections Academy High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.66 382nd 488 21.7%
2021 51.35 269th 496 45.8%
2022 38.03 328th 487 32.6%
2023 21.57 404th 492 17.9%
2024 27.22 386th 497 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arkansas Connections Academy High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.74 180th 319 43.6%
2021 56.33 146th 330 55.8%
2022 40.18 206th 318 35.2%
2023 29.59 254th 330 23.0%
2024 32.55 234th 335 30.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arkansas Connections Academy High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.39 114th 290 60.7%
2022 45.69 162nd 282 42.6%
2023 30.38 224th 295 24.1%
2024 34.16 212th 305 30.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Arkansas Connections Academy High Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Arkansas Connections Academy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 111 21 1 16 3 0 11 0 163
2018 564 85 5 67 4 1 35 0 761
2019 913 129 7 93 8 1 85 0 1236
2020 1192 165 9 112 15 2 102 0 1597
2021 2060 327 23 212 32 6 176 0 2836
2022 2349 491 34 227 35 4 250 0 3390
2023 2256 434 23 234 33 2 249 0 3231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arkansas Connections Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 163 7.6 21.4 31.9
2018 761 29.6 25.6 31
2019 1236 42.0 29.4 62.1
2020 1597 50.0 31.9 44.3
2021 2836 77.7 36.4 54.2
2022 3390 93.2 36.3 37.7
2023 3231 77.0 41.9 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arkansas Connections Academy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 163 7.6 21.4 31.9
2018 761 29.6 25.6 31
2019 1236 42.0 29.4 62.1
2020 1597 50.0 31.9 44.3
2021 2836 77.7 36.4 54.2
2022 3390 93.2 36.3 37.7
2023 3231 77.0 41.9 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arkansas Connections Academy High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $712 (9.7%) $6,620 (90.3%) $7,332

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arkansas Connections Academy High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 382nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 404th of 492 Elementary schools
 3.8%
Ranks 180th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 254th of 330 Middle schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)52.736.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)52.736.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)29.123.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)29.123.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)23.619.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)23.619.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)25.415
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)25.415
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)57.549
 8.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)57.549
 8.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)36.222.9
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)36.222.9
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)3426.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)3426.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)4933.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)4933.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)6057.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)6057.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)29.315.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)29.315.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)3223.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)3223.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)37.326.6
 10.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)37.326.6
 10.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)65.965.7
 0.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)65.965.7
 0.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)31.815.8
 16%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)31.815.8
 16%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)40.326.8
 13.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)40.326.8
 13.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)3927.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)3927.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)83.674.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)83.674.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)27.316.9
 10.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)27.316.9
 10.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)43.832.7
 11.1%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)43.832.7
 11.1%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)47.729.3
 18.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)47.729.3
 18.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)83.461.5
 21.9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)83.461.5
 21.9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)25.616.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)25.616.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)38.426.6
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)38.426.6
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)58.440.8
 17.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)58.440.8
 17.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)55.843.9
 11.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)55.843.9
 11.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)21.79.1
 12.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)21.79.1
 12.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)28.322.4
 5.9%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)28.322.4
 5.9%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)41.632.1
 9.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)41.632.1
 9.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)56.946
 10.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)56.946
 10.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy High)13.75.7
 8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas Connections Academy)13.75.7
 8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)25.220
 5.2%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)25.220
 5.2%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)23.432.1
 8.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)23.432.1
 8.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas Connections Academy High)17.111.8
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas Connections Academy)17.111.8
 5.3%
11th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy High)6147.9
 13.1%
   11th Grade English (Arkansas Connections Academy)6147.9
 13.1%
11th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy High)47.636.1
 11.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Arkansas Connections Academy)47.636.1
 11.5%
11th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy High)24.819.3
 5.5%
   11th Grade Science (Arkansas Connections Academy)24.819.3
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12363231
 161.4%
African American129434
 236.4%
American Indian833
 312.5%
Asian723
 228.6%
Hispanic93234
 151.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White9132256
 147.1%
Two or More Races85249
 192.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%33.5%
 28.5%

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Arkansas Connections Academy High ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Arkansas alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,231 students attended Arkansas Connections Academy High.

Students at Arkansas Connections Academy High are 70% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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