Serving 827 students in grades 9-11, Cabot Freshman Academy ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cabot Freshman Academy serves the entire Cabot, AR school district, covering approximately 182.5 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest parts of the attendance zone located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cabot Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cabot Freshman Academy's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
827 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cabot Freshman Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabot Freshman Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)30.6%
26.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabot Freshman Academy's ranking?
Cabot Freshman Academy is ranked #312 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cabot Freshman Academy?
827 students attend Cabot Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cabot Freshman Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabot Freshman Academy?
Cabot Freshman Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cabot Freshman Academy offer ?
Cabot Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-11 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cabot Freshman Academy part of?
Cabot Freshman Academy is part of Cabot School District.
School Reviews
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