For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,351 students in Hot Springs National Park, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR are Lakeside High School, Fountain Lake Charter High School and Hot Springs Junior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs National Park, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hot Springs National Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Hot Springs National Park, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fountain Lake Charter High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
National Park Technology Center
Vocational School
101 College Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Gr: 9-12
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Gr: 6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR include Lakeside High School, Fountain Lake Charter High School and Hot Springs Junior Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hot Springs National Park?
6 public high schools are located in Hot Springs National Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs National Park?
Hot Springs National Park public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hot Springs National Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hot Springs National Park include: Hot Springs World Class High School vs. Lakeside High School, Hot Springs Junior Academy vs. Hot Springs World Class High School, Cutter-morning Star High School vs. Lakeside High School
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