Hot Springs Junior Academy

About Hot Springs Junior Academy

Hot Springs Junior Academy is a public school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The school provides a quality education to its students in grades 6-8. The school offers a variety of courses, including math, science, social studies, English, and foreign language. Additionally, the school has a strong emphasis on technology, with classes in computer science and robotics.
The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. Furthermore, the school hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as field trips and assemblies.
The Hot Springs Junior Academy has a strong sense of community, with students, teachers, and parents working together to create a positive learning environment. The school is committed to helping its students reach their full potential and become successful, contributing members of society.

Address:	701 Main St Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
Phone:	(501) 624-5228
Site:	www.hssd.net
Grades:	7 – 9
Enrollment:	771 students

Overview Hot Springs Junior Academy

Hot Springs Junior Academy serves 771 students in grades 7-9.
Hot Springs Junior Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Hot Springs Junior Academy

Hot Springs Junior Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Hot Springs Junior Academy is 0.72, 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.