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Haas Hall Academy

Charter | 8-12 | 320 students

We are best known for accelerated college curriculum.

Living in Fayetteville

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $154,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $600.

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2010:
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Posted April 10, 2012

I feel very lucky to have 2 children who are scholars at Haas. It is an amazing school, and my girls are very happy attending there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2011

We have two scholars who are fortunate enough to attend Haas Hall Academy. The positive academic environment paired with a caring staff has made the difference in our children. We can t say enough good things about Haas Hall Academy. The academic environment is such that all scholars are given the opportunity to excel. Our children are challenged daily by an impressive faculty with credentials only seen in prestigious east coast private schools. The curriculum is challenging and truly is college prep. One of our children s ACT scores went from the mid-20s to the upper 30s in one calendar year. There is a long waiting list, but I encourage everyone to pre-enroll. Haas Hall Academy is the buzz all over NWA and we are proud to be part of such an excellent school with a stellar academic reputation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2011

My husband and I have two scholars who attend Haas Hall Academy. Haas Hall Academy has turned their lives around both academically and socially. Our children thrive in the accelerated learning environment and they are around other scholars who take school seriously. They have made friends with some exceptional people and I have made life-long friends with many parents as well. The leadership and faculty at Haas Hall Academy are second to none. Our children are expected to perform, encouraged to embrace the love of learning and most importantly there is accountability for them each and every day. We are blessed to have Haas Hall Academy in NWA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2011

Haas Hall Academy is the best school in the state of Arkansas. Their test scores are consistently number one in the state in every category grades 8-12. 100% of scholars are accepted into college. If you can't cut the work and need to go back to a traditional school, don't bash the school because you weren't properly prepared to be successful.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 29, 2011

I have had 2 kids attend this school. The school is improving every year and the focus is on academics and personal attention. My somewhat nerdy son really blossomed there and made great friends and did well academically. The environment is nurturing and safe. Academics vary a bit as the school grows, but every year is better than the previous one as excellent teachers remain and weak ones are replaced. I highly recommend it over the large, anonymous, intimidating public school in town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

Haas Hall Academy is an impressive school with outstanding faculty and instructional leader. Haas Hall Academy's test scores are consistently double-digits about the state and regional averages. Haas Hall Academy has made AYP every year of its existence. Academic excellence and Haas Hall Academy are synonymous.


Posted April 21, 2010

Many of the claims made by this school are unsubstantiated. For example, 100% of the graduates do not go on to college. There is some faculty strength in some core (English, Math, Science) classes, but outside of the core the faculty is weak and often untrained in that discipline. There was a health class last year, for example, where the students were regularly taken to Sonic during the class. The administration behaves erratically and enforces its many rules inconsistently.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2009

Great school for students are serious about academics
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2009

Haas Hall has a great learning enironment
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 28, 2008

I love Haas Hall! The students are caring and you actually learn things!And all the peoplle are very nice!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 10, 2007

Haas Hall Academy is a great school! Both of my children attend this accelerated open-enrollment charter high school. Haas Hall Academy's environment is second to none. My children feel safe, appreciated and they are extremely motivated to learn. Haas Hall Academy's ACTAAP test scores are consistenly above the regional and state averages. 100% of all graduates attend college. I highly recommend Haas Hall Academy if your child is college material.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 67%
Hispanic 7% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black N/A 22%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

College readiness and student pathways

Colleges most students attend after graduation University of Chicago
Grinnell
Cornell College
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • 2011 College Readiness Award from the Arkansas ACT Council (2011)
  • Haas Hall Academy is ranked in the top .04% of high schools in the nation for graduates prepared for college. (2011)
  • Haas Hall Academy is the number one ranked high school in Arkansas (2011)

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Martin W. Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (479) 966-4932

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • quiz bowl
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • quiz bowl

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

More from this school
  • Haas Hall Academy’s Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment & Accountability Program (ACTAAP) exam scores for the 2010.2011 school term were again exceptional. The University of Arkansas’ Department of Education Reform analyzed all public school test scores and gave each school a GPA based on the academic achievement of all of its students. Haas Hall Academy received the highest GPA in the state of Arkansas for 8th grade benchmark examinations (3.53). Haas Hall Academy also received the highest GPA (3.51) for all end-of-course exams: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology; and Literacy 11.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
University of Chicago
Grinnell
Cornell College
College preparation / awareness offered
Community college courses
College prep programs/courses during the year
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
College presentations or information sessions
SAT/ACT prep classes
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3155 North College Avenue
suite 108
Fayetteville, AR 72703
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Phone: (479) 966-4930

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