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#476 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 46% in state
Future School of Fort Smith
High School · Future School of Fort Smith · Fort Smith, AR
A charter high school in Fort Smith, AR where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
622 N 7TH ST, Fort Smith, AR 72917
- Math 3% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Future School of Fort Smith score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Future School of Fort Smith sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,538/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,253 | Compare → |
| Belle Point Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Premier High School of Fort SmithCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Union Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Future School of Fort Smith
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Future School of Fort Smith is listed in FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Future School of Fort Smith
Future School of Fort Smith is a public high school in Fort Smith, AR, part of Future School of Fort Smith, serving approximately 219 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Future School of Fort Smith
What grades does Future School of Fort Smith serve?
Future School of Fort Smith serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Future School of Fort Smith?
Future School of Fort Smith has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Future School of Fort Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Future School of Fort Smith is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Future School of Fort Smith rank in AR?
Future School of Fort Smith ranks #476 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Future School of Fort Smith's MySchoolScout rating?
Future School of Fort Smith has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Future School of Fort Smith?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Future School of Fort Smith has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Future School of Fort Smith a charter school?
Yes, Future School of Fort Smith is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Future School of Fort Smith a Title I school?
No, Future School of Fort Smith is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Future School of Fort Smith?
99.5% of students at Future School of Fort Smith qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sebastian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.8%
- Phone
- (479) 431-8695
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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