Future School Of Fort Smith

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Future School Of Fort Smith ranks 222 nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Future School Of Fort Smith is a public charter high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving 241 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Future School Of Fort Smith District, which is ranked 199 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 4.4 to 7.1 in recent years, Future School Of Fort Smith consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and just 7.7% were proficient or better in Algebra, compared to the state average of 26.8%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 98% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Southside High School, which is only 3.5 miles away, Future School Of Fort Smith is clearly underperforming academically. Southside High School outperforms Future School Of Fort Smith across all subject areas and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates. Despite its struggles, Future School Of Fort Smith has not shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking or test scores over the past several years, suggesting that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72917

(479) 431-8695

District: Future School Of Fort Smith

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,691

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

Hispanic:

21.6%

African American:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Future School Of Fort Smith ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Future School Of Fort Smith is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (21.6%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Future School Of Fort Smith is 6.1. (See more...)

Compare Future School Of Fort Smith employs 39.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Future School Of Fort Smith is $8,691.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Future School Of Fort Smith was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Future School Of Fort Smith 222^nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Future School Of Fort Smith in the ranking list.)

Future School Of Fort Smith:

SchoolDigger ranks Future School Of Fort Smith 199^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Future School Of Fort Smith

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2019	38.49	191^st	282	32.3%
2021	23.56	242^nd	290	16.6%
2022	35.06	203^rd	282	28.0%
2023	21.56	251^st	295	14.9%
2024	32.18	222^nd	305	27.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Future School Of Fort Smith

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	37	6	1	15	2	0	1	62
2018	71	30	10	44	5	0	2	162
2019	97	37	4	65	9	1	12	225
2020	99	33	3	55	7	1	28	226
2021	106	28	2	56	5	0	32	229
2022	132	33	1	54	7	0	24	251
2023	116	44	2	52	4	0	23	241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Future School Of Fort Smith

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	62	6.3	9.7	50
2018	162	15.0	10.8	27.2
2019	225	128.0	1.7	69.3
2020	226	125.0	1.8	72.6
2021	229	51.5	4.4	98.7
2022	251	35.0	7.1	100
2023	241	39.1	6.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Future School Of Fort Smith

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	62	6.3	9.7	50
2018	162	15.0	10.8	27.2
2019	225	128.0	1.7	69.3
2020	226	125.0	1.8	72.6
2021	229	51.5	4.4	98.7
2022	251	35.0	7.1	100
2023	241	39.1	6.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Future School Of Fort Smith

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (5.2%)	$8,243 (94.8%)	$8,691

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Future School Of Fort Smith

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 251^st of 295 High schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Future School Of Fort Smith)	61.4	40.7	20.7%
10th Grade English (Future School Of Fort Smith)	61.4	40.7	20.7%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Future School Of Fort Smith)	18.7	3.1	15.6%
10th Grade Math (Future School Of Fort Smith)	18.7	3.1	15.6%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Future School Of Fort Smith)	33.3	15.6	17.7%
10th Grade Science (Future School Of Fort Smith)	33.3	15.6	17.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Future School Of Fort Smith)	37.3	21.9	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Future School Of Fort Smith)	37.3	21.9	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Future School Of Fort Smith)	1.8	6.4	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Future School Of Fort Smith)	1.8	6.4	4.6%
11th Grade English (Future School Of Fort Smith)	26.3	31.9	5.6%
11th Grade English (Future School Of Fort Smith)	26.3	31.9	5.6%
11th Grade Reading (Future School Of Fort Smith)	19.3	19.1	0.2%
11th Grade Reading (Future School Of Fort Smith)	19.3	19.1	0.2%
11th Grade Science (Future School Of Fort Smith)	10.5	8.5	2%
11th Grade Science (Future School Of Fort Smith)	10.5	8.5	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	225	241	7.1%
African American	37	44	18.9%
American Indian	9	4	55.6%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	65	52	20%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	97	116	19.6%
Two or More Races	12	23	91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.3%	100%	30.7%

Schools Near Future School Of Fort Smith

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Future School Of Fort Smith	Public, Charter	9-12	622 N 7th St	Fort Smith	72917	Sebastian County	Future School Of Fort Smith	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 431-8695	241	39	6.1	100.0%	116 (48.1%)	44 (18.3%)	52 (21.6%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.5%)	32.2	222^nd of 305 public high schools	27.2%		21.6	251^st of 295 public high schools	14.9%	29			22.3	19.7	20.6			30.6	17.9	22.4				8.8	7.7	0.0	3.2	0.0	0.0	2.8					33.3	0.0		32.8	$8,691	$448	$8,243
Northside High School	Public	9-12	2301 North B St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-1171	2,433	201	12.1	73.7%	525 (21.6%)	353 (14.5%)	1,257 (51.7%)	111 (4.6%)	15 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	168 (6.9%)	30.8	231^st of 305 public high schools	24.3%		25.6	240^th of 295 public high schools	18.6%	9			22.7	21.4	22.0			24.0	21.8	22.9				9.7	9.8	32.6	5.6	10.6	0.0	11.9				61.9	17.6	14.3	50.0	26.1	$11,279	$1,911	$9,368
Belle Point Alternative Center	Public	6-12	1501 Dodson Ave	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-7034	65	14	4.5	90.8%	26 (40.0%)	18 (27.7%)	12 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	7 (10.8%)	8.7	299^th of 305 public high schools	2.0%		4.6	288^th of 295 public high schools	2.4%	11		0.0	8.3	0.0	1.9		0.0	8.3	0.0	1.9			0.0	8.3	7.7		0.0			0.0		0.0	0.0		0.0			0.0	$33,269	$12,350	$20,919
Premier High School Of Fort Smith	Public, Charter	9-12	3400 Rogers Avenue Ste. 126	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 366-9410	63	11	5.6	38.1%	32 (50.8%)	8 (12.7%)	15 (23.8%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.1%)	16.6	272^nd of 305 public high schools	10.8%					(n/a)			10.0	15.4	12.5			9.7	22.2	15.5				6.7	5.6	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0				25.0	25.0	0.0		23.1
Western Arkansas Technical Center	Public	9-12	5210 Grand Ave	Fort Smith	72913	Sebastian County	Westark Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(479) 788-7720	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southside High School	Public	9-12	4100 Gary St	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 646-7371	1,956	186	10.5	47.4%	1,113 (56.9%)	106 (5.4%)	362 (18.5%)	160 (8.2%)	21 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	194 (9.9%)	68	71^st of 305 public high schools	76.7%		83.5	31^st of 295 public high schools	89.5%	40			36.7	40.4	38.6			36.4	38.7	37.7				20.6	21.1	38.4	11.9	6.3	0.0	18.8				64.6	37.6	15.4	66.6	43.1	$12,274	$1,591	$10,683
Van Buren High School	Public	10-12	2001 Pointer Trail	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-6821	1,228	105	11.6	47.9%	813 (66.2%)	30 (2.4%)	254 (20.7%)	36 (2.9%)	27 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	66 (5.4%)	61.5	100^th of 305 public high schools	67.2%		58.8	109^th of 295 public high schools	63.1%	9				37.4	37.4				36.9	36.9							4.8	11.1	0.0	5.0					36.9	33.3	80.0	37.4	$10,557	$846	$9,710
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith	Public, Charter	7-12	1000 Fianna Way	Fort Smith	72919	Sebastian County	Haas Hall Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(479) 977-4930	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	95.8	4^th of 305 public high schools	98.7%					(n/a)	73.4	64.7	63.6		73.1	80.0	64.7	72.7		76.9	83.3	41.7	62.5		83.3	80.0	25.0			55.5	80.0	64.7	71.9	66.7	60.0			62.5
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 E Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2162	1,003	110	9.1	37.7%	847 (84.4%)	18 (1.8%)	39 (3.9%)	11 (1.1%)	21 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (6.6%)	73.8	46^th of 305 public high schools	84.9%		78.5	41^st of 295 public high schools	86.1%	5			35.7	39.5	37.7			36.1	40.0	38.1				31.9	31.6	74.4	14.3	2.7	0.0	21.7					45.2	50.0	0.0	45.1	$10,496	$1,051	$9,444
Cedarville High School	Public	9-12	9530 Pirates Point	Cedarville	72932	Crawford County	Cedarville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-7021	241	25	9.5	98.8%	201 (83.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.0%)	45.5	164^th of 305 public high schools	46.2%		38.6	194^th of 295 public high schools	34.2%	30			32.3	20.3	26.1			32.3	21.9	26.9				29.5	26.9	100.0	5.3		0.0	6.7					25.3	0.0	66.7	26.9	$13,026	$689	$12,337

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Future School Of Fort Smith ranks 222^nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Future School Of Fort Smith.

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Students at Future School Of Fort Smith are 48% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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