At a glance
Reported students
897
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
105.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School: 897 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 971
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in West Memphis. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West Memphis School District. NCES reports 897 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, close to the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (83.8%) and White (13.3%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 105.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black83.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Memphis School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson Wonder Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
554 reported students
Faulk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
523 reported students
Wonder Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
511 reported students
Bragg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
473 reported students
Richland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
462 reported students
West Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
461 reported students
Public schools near The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University?midsouth Technical Center High · Mid South Community College | 09–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Marion High School High · Marion School District | 10–12 | 927 | 3.3 mi |
| B. T. Washington High School High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–12 | 436 | 8.7 mi |
| Mitchell High School High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 376 | 8.9 mi |
| Medical District High School High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 146 | 9.1 mi |
| Hollis F. Price Middle College High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 96 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
What grades does The Academies of West Memphis Charter School serve?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West Memphis School District.
How many students attend The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School reported 897 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 971 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 897 students and 105.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Academies of West Memphis Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School in?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is part of West Memphis School District, based in West Memphis, AR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arkansas State University?midsouth Technical Center (1.5 mi), Marion High School (3.3 mi), B. T. Washington High School (8.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.