Academies of West Memphis, formerly West Memphis High School, is an accredited comprehensive public high school for students in grades ten through twelve in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. The school is administered by the West Memphis School District.
Serving 944 students in grades 10-12, The Academies Of West Memphis Charter 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 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School's student population of 944 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
80%
19%
White
16%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School's ranking?
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is ranked #926 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School often compared to?
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School?
The graduation rate of The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is 86%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School?
944 students attend The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School?
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School offer ?
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School part of?
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School is part of West Memphis School District.
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