Hot Springs School District
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 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,720 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
3,720 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hot Springs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
707 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
1,319 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
36%
20%
# White Students
1,261 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
34%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
383 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
305
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
317
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
284
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
233
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
5
336
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,964 is higher than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,174 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,964
$11,118
Spending / Student
$18,174
$11,314
Best Hot Springs School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Oaklawn Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Langston Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,720 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District is ranked #197 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
36% of Hot Springs School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 $18,174 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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