THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL

501 WEST BROADWAY
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301

Charter School 897 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Academies of West Memphis, located at 501 Broadway in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a prominent secondary educational institution within the West Memphis School District. As a comprehensive high school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by integrating rigorous academic coursework with specialized career and technical education pathways. By offering a diverse range of programs, the school aims to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to transition effectively into the workforce or higher education.

The institution emphasizes a culture of community and growth, utilizing its central location to serve the broader West Memphis population. Through its structured academic environment, the school encourages student engagement in both core subjects and elective programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the modern job market. For more detailed information regarding their current curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and district policies, interested parties can visit their official website at [wmsd.net](http://wmsd.net).

897

Total Students

105.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	16
Black	752
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Black
752 (83.8%)
White
119 (13.3%)
Hispanic
16 (1.8%)
Two or More
8 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)735-3660
Website:	http://wmsd.net
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	897
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 313

Grade 11 311

Grade 12 273