School Overview
Van Buren Freshman Academy, located at 821 Pointer Trail in Van Buren, Arkansas, serves as a dedicated transitional campus for ninth-grade students within the Van Buren School District. By focusing exclusively on the freshman class, the academy provides a specialized environment designed to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school’s curriculum and culture are specifically tailored to help students acclimate to high school credits, extracurricular involvement, and the social-emotional development necessary for academic success in their subsequent years.

Beyond academics, the academy emphasizes school spirit and community, serving as a hub for students to connect with peers from across the district before they integrate into the broader Van Buren High School population. The school aligns its goals with the district’s overall mission to foster growth, provide high-quality instruction, and prepare students for graduation. For families and community members, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s website, providing essential resources, announcements, and information regarding student life and academic requirements.
468
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White289
Hispanic94
Black10
Asian12
Two or More53
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    289 (61.8%)
  • Hispanic
    94 (20.1%)
  • Two or More
    53 (11.3%)
  • Asian
    12 (2.6%)
  • Black
    10 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)471-3160
Website: http://www.vbsd.us/schools/freshman-academy
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 226
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Grade 9 461
Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9461
Ungraded7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25554.5%
Male21345.5%