We are thrilled to share that in our very first year of school letter grades, School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas earned an “A” rating.
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today released the official 2024–2025 school letter grades, marking the first year of full implementation under the state’s updated accountability formula. Designed to provide a clearer and more meaningful picture of how schools support student achievement, year-to-year growth, and readiness for college, career, and beyond, the new system sets a higher bar for measuring educational excellence.
In its very first year of eligibility, School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas earned an “A” rating. This achievement places our school among the highest-rated schools in the state.
Rated as one of the top-performing schools in Arkansas
This recognition affirms that School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas is among the very top-performing schools in the state, and we are just getting started.
Under the new accountability formula, Arkansas schools were graded as follows:
A: 122 schools
B: 291 schools
C: 352 schools
D: 137 schools
F: 130 schools
This “A” rating means that the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas is among the top 12% of schools in the entire state.
Setting a new bar for educational excellence
Looking ahead, School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas remains committed to innovation, academic rigor, and preparing every student to thrive in high school, college, and life.
Every day, our students and teachers bring extraordinary focus, passion, and curiosity to the classroom, transforming rigorous learning into meaningful and rewarding achievement.
“This ‘A’ rating belongs to our entire community—our students for their hard work, our teachers for their expertise and care, and our families for their partnership and support,” said School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas Head of School Jennifer Higgins. “Together, we are proving what is possible when students are challenged, inspired, and held to the highest expectations.”
The future is bright, and this is only the beginning of the Hellbenders’ journey!
Enroll in an “A” rated school in Northwest Arkansas
Give your child a top-rated education in Rogers, Arkansas. School for Advanced Studies is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 5–12, blending advanced academics with a vibrant, community-focused culture.
Guided by passionate educators, our students are challenged, supported, and inspired to lead with knowledge, empathy, and a sense of purpose.
Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year starts Oct 1, 2025. Read our enrollment guide to learn how to join our community.