Education


Cutter Morning Star

501-262-2414

2801 Spring St., Hot Springs , AR 71901

The Cutter Morning Star School District, located east of Hot Springs on Hwy. 70 consists of an elementary school (Pre-K—6) and high school (7—12).  Part of the district lies within the city and part outside.  The district’s boundaries are within Garland County and are adjacent to the Hot Springs , Lakeside, Fountain Lake and Benton school districts.

Enrollment has increased and is currently 720.  Projections show that Hot Springs will experience growth toward the east, so Cutter Morning Star expects a continued increase.  Statistics show that over 75 percent of each graduating class has been attending the district for five years or more – a good indicator of community stability.

Over the last seven years the district has remodeled and constructed much of the campus.  They have also taken great strides in the technology area, adding computer labs in the elementary and the high school, setting up a computerized library operation and connecting to the statewide school computer network.

Classroom instruction centers on statewide guidelines and students needs and smaller classes allow more time for student’s needs.  Arkansas Business & Economic Review showed the students in the top 15 percent in Arkansas in math and literacy scores.

Fountain Lake School District
501-623-5655
4207 Park Ave. , Hot Springs , AR 71901

The Fountain Lake School District serves an area of 186 square miles and is located north and east of the city of Hot Springs .  It operates as in independent district and educates students from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

For more than a decade the district has been committed to the integration of technology.  Over 300 computers are linked to the district’s fiber optic network.  Instructional software programs are used to supplement the curriculum at all grade levels; individual and whole group instruction and research are available in four computer labs; keyboarding, business applications, multimedia and desktop publishing classes are taught in high school technology labs; cutting edge hardware and software are utilized in Cobra EAST lab, EAST lab and E.I.T.E. Lab; technology is integrated into the Art & Journalism departments; and additional technology access is available in the school media centers and in elementary classrooms.

The district believes that a strong foundation in technology is essential for the future success of our students and strives to incorporate technology across the curriculum and across grade levels.  

Hot Springs School District

501-624-3372

400 Linwood Avenue , Hot Springs , AR 71913

 

Hot Springs School District includes most of the city’s commercial, residential and historic neighborhoods.  The District features four award-winning elementary magnet schools that will motivate, challenge and enhance your child’s potential.  Your child learns in an environment where they concentrate on their area of interest – Math & Science, Engineering & Technology, Visual & Performing Arts or our International Baccalaureate (IB) program focused on world-class education.

 

Instituted in 2004, the IB Diploma Program at Hot Springs High School is one of three International Baccalaureate Organizations authorized Diploma Programs in the state of Arkansas . Students engage in a curriculum and activities shared by schools across the globe that prepare students for college and professional opportunities.

 

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19 which lead to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

 

Students learn more than a collection of facts. The Diploma Program prepares students for university and encourages them to ask challenging questions, learn how to learn, develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.

Jessieville School District
501-984-5381
7900 N. Hwy. 7, Jessieville , AR 71949

Serving approximately 900 students Pre-School – 12th grades, Jessieville School district began a rich history of excellence in 1937.  Today the district, nestled in the Ouachita Mountains , serve students in a 203 square mile radius with up-to-date facilities including science and computer labs and a 1200 seat sports complex.

With a student –staff ratio of 7-1, the district has consistently performed above the state average on standardized tests.  The needs of all students are met through gifted and talented programs, remediation classes, vocational/technical programs, and special education services.  Art and music are offered at all grade levels and four computer labs plus a Distance Learning Lab and an East lab providing technology training K-12.  Over 200 community volunteers work with Jessieville students through the Tutoring Center and in classrooms each year.

The ASCENT after-school program also provides enrichment and academic assistance to our 5-K students.  High school students can earn as many as 21 college hours though concurrent and AP courses at Jessieville.

Athletically, Jessieville has had conference/district/state championships in football, basketball, track, baseball, golf and tennis.  In 2006 Jessieville won the state 2A football championship.  Over 80% of Jessieville’s 6th - 12th grade students are involved in a sport and/or other extra-curricular programs such as FCA, Cheerleading, Honor Society, Choir, Band, FBLA, Chess, Destination Imagination, Bowling, Quiz Bowl, Drama and Web Design.

The focus at Jessieville Schools is helping every student find a place to excel.  

Lake Hamilton School District
501-767-2306
300 Wolf St. , Hot Springs , AR 71964

The Lake Hamilton School District is located west of the city of Hot Springs in Pearcy , Arkansas .  It is the largest district in Garland County housing six campuses K-12, all located in one geographical area.  In a beautiful rural area, the District provides a safe and clean environment.

In the 2006-2007 School Year, LHSD was honored to be selected as a winner of the “What Parents Want Award” from School Match.com.

LHSD fosters a tradition of academic excellence giving every student the opportunity to achieve and reach their full potential.  

LHSD offers excellent programs in the fine arts. The Fine Arts encompass art, music and drama.  The District is recognized as having one of the strongest band programs in the state.

LHSD is proud of the tradition of a very successful athletic program which encourages and provides opportunities for all male and female students.

LHSD encourages students to participate in extracurricular opportunities to further their academic growth as well as social interaction with their fellow classmates.

Lake Hamilton School District is a progressive growing school district that treasures and maintains its small school heritage and values.  Where students, parents, educators and community work hand-in-hand to empower each learner with the knowledge, skills and direction necessary to promote life-long success and continued life enrichment.

Lakeside School District
501-262-1880
2837 Malvern Ave. , Hot Springs , AR 71901

The Lakeside School District is one of seven K-12 independent school districts in Garland County .  The district serves an area of 61 square miles and is located around the city of Hot Springs , which supports a population of approximately 40,000.  Much of the district surrounds Lakes Hamilton and Catherine.  The area is ideal for recreational camping and water sports.  The newly-expanded Hot Springs Convention Center and the Garland County Community College contribute to educational and cultural activities.

Lakeside School District is proud, once again, to be named one of the top ten school districts in the state of Arkansas .  Our district was ranked fourth and chosen for the 2006-07 Golden Apple Award, based on scores from state-mandated testing.  On these tests, Lakeside scores are higher in every grade than state averages.  As well, in the high school, ACT scores are higher than both state and national averages.  The district is ranked first among all 5A school districts in the state.

Lakeside has also been honored with three national awards in the past two years.  The "Just For Kids Award" was presented to both Lakeside Junior High and Lakeside Middle School by the National Center of Educational Accountability.  Our district was also awarded the "What Parents Want Award", which is given to only 16% of the nation's 15,573 school districts.

Mountain Pine School District
501-767-1540
726 Blakely Mountain Dam Rd., Hot Springs , AR 71956

Mountain Pine School District (K-12) referred to by some in higher education as the “hidden gem of Garland County ,” is located in the Ouachita Mountains and on the banks of Lakes Hamilton and Ouachita.

The District’s faculty and staff provide high quality and varied educational opportunities to approximately 630 students. The district offers a relatively low pupil to teacher ratio with individualized and personalized instruction all students. Of the current 58 certified staff members, 22 have Masters and two have a Doctorate.

Mountain Pine students regularly exceed the state average on mandated test scores.  Remediation programs during and after school are available for students with deficient areas. Advanced placement and college credit classes are included in the high school curriculum, while the elementary gifted and talented program has been recognized throughout the region.

Mountain Pine offers students, parents and community members the opportunity to be actively involved. The Booster Club and Parent Teacher Organization are extremely active and have fundraisers to assist students.

The District provides, through exemplary instruction, technological opportunities, high expectations and proven scientific-based teaching methods, a safe and friendly learning environment, a quality education to all students, allowing them to reach high levels of achievement and develop responsible citizenship.  

OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES  

Hot Springs Adventist School

501-760-3336

401 Weston Road , Hot Springs , AR 71901

 

Hot Springs Adventist School (HSAS), serving children from preschool - grade 8, provides an excellent academic education rooted in a Christian view of God and the world.  This education is founded upon the authoritative work of God.  Our purpose is to build godly character in children by educating them in a Christ-centered environment where their love for Christ, all people, and learning can grow.

 

Hot Springs Adventist School is committed to helping children develop academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually.  We do this through the following:  Daily teaching of the scriptures, small class size, teachers as role models, enriching field trips and parent involvement.  Every student entrusted to the care of Hot Springs Adventist School is viewed as a precious gift of God to be educated for now and eternity.

Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
501-622-5100
200 Whittington Ave. , Hot Springs , AR 71901

The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) is the premier high school in the state – a public residential high school for academically advanced juniors and seniors, known nationally for preparing its students to succeed in college and beyond. All courses are taught at a college level using only college textbooks, and our highly qualified faculty challenges students to maximize their potential. ASMSA annually ranks in the top one percent of all high schools in the nation on the ACT.

Colleges and universities recognize the preparation provided to its students and compete for ASMSA students. The 1366 graduates have earned almost $90 million in scholarship and grant offers and were accepted to schools like Harvard, Yale, MIT, and the military academics as well as in-state schools including the University of Arkansas , UALR, Hendrix and the University of Central Arkansas .

ASMSA also benefits Arkansas through its Office of Distance Education, which teaches more than 2700 students in 70 school districts, assisting students to meet graduation requirements.

Crossgate Christian Academy
501-262-4222
3102 E. Grand Avenue , Hot Springs , AR 71901

Crossgate Christian Academy , a private, non-denominational Christian pre-school through high school learning center, has been a vital and growing member of the Hot Springs intellectual landscape since 1951.

CCA moved into its new school building that includes state-of-the-art science and computer labs for the 2005-2006 school year; the school campus is located at 3102 E. Grand Avenue , which is adjacent to The Church at Crossgate Center .  Whereas CCA is a cherished ministry of The Church at Crossgate Center, the school operates separately under the non-profit Crossgate Christian Academy, Inc. and is governed by the Crossgate Christian Academy School Board, which is an independent body dedicated to upholding and implementing the mission of CCA.

CCA's mission is to assist families by providing cutting-edge education to students so they can become dream makers and world changers for Christ.  By being a Christ-centered environment that uses application-learning to make education relevant for its students, CCA delivers the best foundational, whole-person education available in Arkansas .

CCA offers unique learning opportunities to Arkansas children:  FasTracKids; The Enrichment Center; The School of Entrepreneurship.

FasTracKids is the internationally-acclaimed curriculum designed to enrich preschool children by challenging them to think productively while developing their speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

CCA's Enrichment Center provides carefully tailored education that can bring a child up to grade-level, or allow them to soar to their own levels of achievement, while maintaining their integration with their grade and peers.  The School of Entrepreneurship goes beyond traditional classrooms and textbooks to teach Christian leadership principals through the disciplines of being business owners and operators.  Bill Vining, Superintendent of Crossgate Christian Academy, promises "we will do everything possible to help your child develop their individual gifts and talents in a safe, stimulating Christian environment."  

St. John’s Catholic School
501-624-3171
583 West Grand Avenue , Hot Springs , AR 71901

St. John’s is a non-profit Catholic Elementary School sponsored by St. John’s Catholic Church in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy.  St. John’s is celebrating 100 years of catholic education in Hot Springs , serving grades pre-k through eighth.

The mission of St. John’s is to serve persons of diverse cultures, socio-economic levels, faiths and abilities while providing each child with a quality religious and academic education within a Christian environment.  St. John’s School endeavors to create a loving community that enriches the lives of all students, parents and teachers as it prepares the whole child so that students make take their place in society as responsible, caring Christian citizens.  Preparing students developmentally and morally for the world they will lead in the 21st century is the primary goal at St. John’s .  All are challenged to grow toward their highest potential through effort and improved strategy.  The school program emphasizes the use of learning styles and whole-language tenets.  A conceptual, language-based mathematics series, a hands-on science curriculum and a critical-creative thinking focus enhances all students’ educational experience.  A reading series brimming with quality literature, multi-cultural textbooks, a current social studies curriculum and a comprehensive religion program equip students with the necessary tools to make prudent and healthy choices in their developmental process.

St. John’s enjoys a fantastic student to teacher ratio and offers many areas of study to each student, including physical education and athletic programs, music, art, computer studies and foreign language, along with the daily curriculum.  St. John’s also boasts state of the art computer and science labs and utilizes SMART technology in each building.  Athletic programs include volleyball, basketball and track and field.   

First Step School
501-624-6468
407 Carson Street , Hot Springs , AR 71901

Provides an array of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting including early intervention, preschool, residential homes and supported employment.   First Step accepts donations of vehicles, boats, trailers, etc.  First Step is a 501C3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.  

Arkansas Career Training Institute
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01-624-4411
105 Reserve St. , Hot Springs , AR 71901  

The Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center (HSRC) is a component of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) that consists of two sections, the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center Hospital and the Arkansas Career Training Institute ( ACTI ).

As a comprehensive rehabilitation center, HSRC offers programs in evaluation assessment, vocational adjustment, employability skills training, medical services, vocational training, counseling and support services such as recreation, placement and adult basic education.  Any student seeking enrollment must be sponsored by an Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Field Office.  Vocational training programs include auto collision repair, auto parts man, auto maintenance tech, building trades, business education, certified nursing attendant, cosmetology, environmental system services, food services, marketing & sales, printing, small engine repair, welding, etc.   All programs are ongoing in nature and the length of each course is based on students meeting specified educational and physical qualifications.  

HIGHER EDUCATION  

National Park Comm unity College

501-760-4222

101 College Dr. , Hot Springs , AR 71913

 

National Park Community College , nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, located in Mid-America Park , just outside Hot Springs city limits.

 

NPCC averages approximately 3,000 credit students per semester enrolled in college courses blending liberal arts with occupational education to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. Over 2,000 students a year also enroll in a wide range of non-credit and continuing education services provided by the Community Services/Continuing Education Program and Corporate Training Division. These include customized workforce training for business and industry, on-site courses for the hospitality and tourism industry, on campus computer classes, online classes, and various professional development workshops.

 

The National Park Technology Center is a secondary area career and technology center that serves public schools in the Garland County area, available to junior and senior high students. Program offerings are two years in length and second year students have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing and apprenticeship activities. Instruction in seven areas offered by the center prepares students for entry-level employment and provides the foundation for further education.

 

As a comprehensive community college, NPCC offers a broad general education curriculum and support services for all students as a basis for transfer, further study, professional specialization, and personal enrichment; pre-college coursework to prepare students for academic success; a variety of technical and professional programs to prepare students for career experiences; continuing education and workforce training opportunities to meet community needs and personal interests.  NPCC's academic programs are designed for students who plan to earn a two-year Associate Degree or the one-year Technical Certificate leading to employment, as well as for those who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.


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