High Schools in Future School Of Fort Smith

The Future School Of Fort Smith district contains a single high school, Future School Of Fort Smith, serving grades 9 through 12 with a small enrollment of 235 students in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

This school stands out for its extreme economic need, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, meaning every student comes from a low-income household. Despite spending a notably high $15,047 per student and maintaining an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, the school struggles academically. It holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 15th percentile of Arkansas high schools. The graduation rate is 86.3%, below the state average of 90.1%, and the dropout rate is a concerning 11.0%. Test proficiency rates are alarmingly low in core subjects, including a 0% proficiency in Algebra for two consecutive years and only 8.3% in Geometry, both far below state averages.

There are a few positive takeaways. The school shows year-over-year improvement in several subjects, most notably in Biology, where the proficiency rate jumped from 26.1% to 40.5%, now nearly matching the state average of 42.7%. For 10th graders, the Biology score actually exceeds the state average. However, the persistent 0% Algebra proficiency and high dropout rate indicate that the school's significant resources are not translating into academic success, likely due to the profound challenges of systemic poverty. Parents should be aware that while the school offers small classes and high per-student spending, it faces severe academic hurdles that require immediate and targeted intervention.