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HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
6
Schools
3,690
Students
$15,918
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
71.0%
Graduation Rate
-15.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,690 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 71.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,918 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (6)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMYCharter07–09815
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOLCharter10–12739
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,918+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
44%
State
27.5%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal
28.2%

Funding is shared between state (28%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,690
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.0%, graduation is 15.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,690 students.
What is the graduation rate for HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 71.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,918 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 2 of the 6 schools in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT are charter schools.
What grade levels does HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.