What grades does THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL serve?

THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the WEST MEMPHIS area.

Where is THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL located?

THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL is a urban school in WEST MEMPHIS, AR.

What is the student-teacher ratio at THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL is 7.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

Is THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL a charter school?

THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL operates as a charter school. It is publicly funded but has more autonomy than traditional public schools in curriculum and operations.

What schools are in WEST MEMPHIS, AR?

Schools in WEST MEMPHIS include THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the WEST MEMPHIS area.

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School Profile

Grades

10–12

Enrollment

944

Student:Teacher

7.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(870)735-3660

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

22%

15th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

3th percentile in AR

Graduation Rate

91%

Chronic Absenteeism

32.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

9 courses offered

160 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

61 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

146 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

379 test takers

Athletics

15 sports, 15 teams

246 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1

Near average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,200

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

85% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,096

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,340

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,447

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 50%Local 20%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$240,977

-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr

Memphis, TN metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

32.6%

Below 150% poverty line

10.6%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

14.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

543

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

543

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

58%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

187 (34%)

Speech/Language Impairment

123 (23%)

Intellectual Disability

109 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

61 (11%)

Autism

46 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

897

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

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Event

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The Academies of West Memphis Charter School follows the district calendar.

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Tue, Sep 1, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference scheduling and sign-up procedures.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Staff DevelopmentDistrict-wide Check the staff notice for professional development session details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Staff DevelopmentDistrict-wide Check the staff notice for professional development session details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff DevelopmentDistrict-wide Check the staff notice for professional development session details.	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
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Tue, Jan 26, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 2, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's DayDistrict-wide Check the civic calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Parent/Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for conference scheduling information.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
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Tue, Mar 16, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Staff Development DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	School ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	School ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	GraduationDistrict-wide Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
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Tue, Jun 22, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 29, 2027	School Board Work SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for work session topics and details.	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Academies of West Memphis Charter School

THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 944 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in WEST MEMPHIS, AR.