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Belle Point Alternative Center is a public high school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Fort Smith School District, which is ranked 160 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Belle Point Alternative Center has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Arkansas, with proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 1.9% of students at Belle Point Alternative Center were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts for all grades, compared to 32.1% in the Fort Smith School District and 33.8% statewide. The school's performance on ACT Aspire assessments is also consistently below the district and state averages in English, Math, Science, and Reading. However, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio suggest that it may be providing more individualized attention and support to its students, which could be a strength despite the overall academic struggles.
Interestingly, the nearby Southside High School and Northside High School, which are also part of the Fort Smith School District, perform significantly better than Belle Point Alternative Center on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Southside High School had 38.6% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts for all grades, compared to only 1.9% at Belle Point Alternative Center. Additionally, schools in nearby districts, such as Lavaca High School, Hackett High School, Alma High School, and Van Buren High School, also outperform Belle Point Alternative Center on academic measures.
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