Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy

About Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy

Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is a public charter school located in Springdale, Arkansas. Founded in 2011, the school serves grades K-12 and is dedicated to providing a classical education to its students. The school’s curriculum is based on the classical model of education, which emphasizes the study of the great books, the arts, and the sciences. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, and drama.
At Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy, students are encouraged to think critically and to explore the world around them. The school’s mission is to provide an excellent education that prepares students to be independent thinkers and effective leaders. The school also strives to foster a sense of community among its students and to promote respect for diversity.
At Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy, students are supported by a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school also offers a range of academic support services to help students succeed.
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is committed to providing a quality education to its students. The school’s rigorous curriculum, combined with its supportive environment, ensures that students receive the best possible education.

Address:	1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216 Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone:	(479) 715-6662
Site:	nwa-classical.responsiveed.com
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	698 students

Overview Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy

Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy serves 698 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy

Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.