D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Arkansas Connections Academy High

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 609 SW 8TH ST, Bentonville, AR 72712
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 37% · Math 24% proficient · 32nd percentile in Arkansas
Graduation
C
74% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
D
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
3,804
Students
enrolled
44.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$8K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 36th percentile, math 28th percentile among Arkansas high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%26/10074% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%27/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−6 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−22 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate74% (−14 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White40%27%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black17%8%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading +1 pts, math +1 pts65th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income29%20%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 609 SW 8TH ST
City Bentonville
ZIP Code 72712
District 0500417
NCES School ID 050041701632
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72712

Understanding the community around Arkansas Connections Academy High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,071
Per Capita Income $54,029
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $352,600
Median Rent $1,100
Owner-Occupied 59.8%
Renter-Occupied 40.2%
View full data for ZIP 72712 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Arkansas Connections Academy High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.5%
Black 13.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.5%
Two or More Races 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 3,804
Teachers (FTE) 85.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 44.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Arkansas Connections Academy High?
Arkansas Connections Academy High has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Arkansas Connections Academy High?
Arkansas Connections Academy High has 3,804 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 44.7:1.
What grades does Arkansas Connections Academy High serve?
Arkansas Connections Academy High serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Arkansas Connections Academy High receive per student?
Arkansas Connections Academy High receives $7,519 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Arkansas Connections Academy High in 72712 ▼
Avg Home Value
$516,241
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,645
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
40.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026