Van Buren Freshman Academy

Van Buren Freshman Academy

Public High School | Grade 9
821 E Pointer Trl,  Van Buren, AR
Van Buren School District
5.0
1.0
470 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Myron A. Heckman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.58

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.6%
Science
31.4%
English
57.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
394:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
64.3%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Black
1.9%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas 7 Students
University of Central Arkansas 5 Students
Arkansas Tech University 5 Students
Arkansas State University 4 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 4 Students
Harvard University 3 Students
Yale University 3 Students
Hendrix College 3 Students
John Brown University 3 Students
Central Baptist College 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
International Business 2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 1 Students
Physical Therapy 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Interior Design 1 Students
Music 1 Students
Entrepreneurship 1 Students
Musical Instruments 1 Students
Physical Therapy Technician 1 Students
Community Psychology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
8/3/2019
The staff is very friendly and cares a lot about the students there. While it may vary from teacher to teacher, I do know they will answer a lot of questions. You can often run into their rooms during lunch, before or after school, or text them to remind with questions you have. If you still don't understand you can always go in for tutoring in the morning where there is always a teacher there to teach you.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
4/5/2023
My daughter has had several bad experience. She was so looking forward to ninth grade. She was totally disappointed. You can look me up to talk about a few incidents we have had their. I would place your child somewhere else for the year

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Van Buren Freshman Academy is a public school for students in grades 9 in Van Buren, AR, in the Van Buren neighborhood, and is served by the Van Buren School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Van Buren Freshman Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58. The average home value in this area is $209,451. Discover additional schools in the area, like Van Buren High School, Van Buren Christian Academy, River Valley Virtual Academy, and more. Learn more about what Van Buren has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Buren Freshman Academy.

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