Future School Of Fort Smith

The Future School of Fort Smith is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This high-need school has a diverse student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school is struggling academically, with test scores well below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, resulting in a consistently low statewide ranking in the bottom 15% of Arkansas high schools.

Despite the school's small student-teacher ratio of 6.1 to 1, which could indicate a focus on personalized attention and support, the academic challenges persist. The school's 10th grade students scored only 40.7% proficient or better in English, 3.1% in Math, 15.6% in Science, and 21.9% in Reading, compared to state averages of 54.4%, 20.4%, 28.6%, and 35.9%, respectively. The 9th grade students showed similar performance gaps, with only 34.8% proficient or better in English, 10.1% in Math, 21.7% in Science, and 31.8% in Reading.

The data suggests that the Future School of Fort Smith is facing significant challenges in serving its high-need student population and achieving strong academic results. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting both instructional quality and the broader socioeconomic factors impacting the school community. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the school's performance and determine the most effective strategies for improvement.