Arkansas Connections High School

609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,390 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Arkansas Connections High School 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 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 3,390 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arkansas Connections High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Arkansas Connections High School's student population of 3,390 students has grown by 174% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 121% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Arkansas Connections High School 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 Arkansas Connections High School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#618 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas Connections High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas Connections High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
15%
20%
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White
69%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Arkansas Connections High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas Connections High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arkansas Connections High School's ranking?
Arkansas Connections High School is ranked #618 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas Connections High School often compared to?
Arkansas Connections High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arkansas Virtual High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas Connections High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas Connections High School is 70%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Arkansas Connections High School?
3,390 students attend Arkansas Connections High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Arkansas Connections High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Connections High School?
Arkansas Connections High School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Connections High School offer ?
Arkansas Connections High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Connections High School part of?
Arkansas Connections High School is part of Arkansas Connections Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 3,390 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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