Hot Springs School District

400 Linwood Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,690 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,690 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hot Springs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#203 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hot Springs   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hot Springs   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hot Springs   School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hot Springs   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hot Springs   School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.60
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
719 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
14%
# Black Students
1,296 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
35%
19%
# White Students
1,213 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
33%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
417 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
116
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
291
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
281
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
5
162

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,458 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,065 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hot Springs   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$56 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hot Springs   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,458
$12,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hot Springs   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,065
$12,826
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hot Springs   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hot Springs School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 815 students
Rank: #44.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 739 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,690 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District is ranked #203 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 33% of students are White, 20% 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 $15,065 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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