Serving 382 students in grades 7-12, Academic Center For Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academic Center For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Academic Center For Excellence's student population of 382 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academic Center For Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academic Center For Excellence is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
20%
White
84%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academic Center For Excellence's ranking?
Academic Center For Excellence is ranked #577 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Academic Center For Excellence often compared to?
Academic Center For Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Cabot High School, Carlisle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academic Center For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Academic Center For Excellence is 60-64%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academic Center For Excellence?
382 students attend Academic Center For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Academic Center For Excellence students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academic Center For Excellence?
Academic Center For Excellence has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academic Center For Excellence offer ?
Academic Center For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academic Center For Excellence part of?
Academic Center For Excellence is part of Cabot School District.
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