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Future School Of Fort Smith

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

226^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 23% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Future School Of Fort Smith is a small public charter high school in downtown Fort Smith, AR, serving 235 students in grades 9 through 12, where every student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, reflecting extreme economic disadvantage. Despite a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1 and high per-student spending of $15,047—more than nearby Alma High School ($12,932) and Southside High School ($12,816)—the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arkansas high schools, currently holding a 1-star rating. This investment in small classes and resources has not translated into strong academic outcomes, raising questions about how funds are used to support student learning.

A critical concern is the school's math performance, with 0% of students proficient in Algebra in recent years, compared to the state average of 36.9% and 41.5% at Southside High. However, there is a bright spot in Biology, where 40.5% of students were proficient, nearly matching the state average of 42.7%, and 10th graders actually exceeded the state average. This suggests a strong science program or teacher, even as other subjects lag. The school's graduation rate has also been volatile, dropping from a high of 94.7% in 2020-2021 to 86.3% in 2024-2025, below the state average of 90.1%, while the dropout rate has more than doubled to 11.0%, far exceeding nearby schools like Van Buren High School (0.4%).

Comparing Future School to the nearby Institute For The Creative Arts, just 0.63 miles away, highlights the challenge of concentrated poverty. The Institute, with a 34.7% free/reduced lunch rate, achieves top-tier results (64.5% ELA proficiency, 81.9% Biology proficiency) and ranks in the top 10 in the state, while Future School struggles despite higher spending and smaller classes. This contrast shows that academic success is heavily influenced by student socioeconomic background, not just school resources. For parents, Future School offers intensive support through small classes and high spending, but faces significant hurdles in math and overall academic achievement that require careful consideration.

235

Students ?

5.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,047

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 431-8695

District: Future School Of Fort Smith

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

17.4%

African American:

14.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 15th percentile in 2023 → 23rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 23rd (2026) from a 15th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (23% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Algebra scores 37 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school23%

District avg23%

Arkansas avg39%

226^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 9 pts since 2019

From bottom 32% (2019) to bottom 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

214^th of 251Future School Of Fort Smith among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	31.3	226 of 293	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.3	233 of 291	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	222 of 305	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.6	251 of 295	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	203 of 282	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.6	242 of 290	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.5	191 of 282	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology40%~ state avg

Reading27%-13 vs state

English Language Arts25%-14 vs state

Geometry8%-18 vs state

Algebra0%-37 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 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 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	72901	Sebastian County	Future School Of Fort Smith	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 431-8695	235	43	5.5	100.0%	128 (54.5%)	35 (14.9%)	41 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.8%)	31.3	226^th of 293 public high schools	22.9%		27.3	233^rd of 291 public high schools	19.9%	7			14.3	31.6	25.4			19.0	31.6	27.1				0.0	0.0		8.8	8.3					40.7		40.5	$15,047	$2,893	$12,154
Institute For The Creative Arts School	Public, Charter	9-12	1101 Riverfront Drive	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Institute For The Creative Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 434-2114	49	13	3.7	34.7%	40 (81.6%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	90.9	10^th of 293 public high schools	96.6%					(n/a)			63.7	65.2	64.5			59.1	69.5	64.4				40.0	37.5		17.6	27.3					75.1		81.9
Northside High School	Public	9-12	2301 N B St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-1171	2,231	199	11.2	77.4%	404 (18.1%)	316 (14.2%)	1,234 (55.3%)	100 (4.5%)	13 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	160 (7.2%)	39.5	194^th of 293 public high schools	33.8%		36.1	198^th of 291 public high schools	32.0%	4			29.1	31.3	30.2			30.4	31.7	31.0				21.6	22.1	42.7	13.0	20.5				75.0	37.0	14.3	44.5	$11,877	$1,501	$10,376
Premier High School Of Fort Smith	Public, Charter	9-12	3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126	Little Rock	72903	Sebastian County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 366-9410	99	31	3.1	40.4%	54 (54.5%)	19 (19.2%)	22 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	18.7	258^th of 293 public high schools	11.9%		18.5	258^th of 291 public high schools	11.3%				19.1	24.0	21.7			23.8	24.0	23.9								0.0							18.2
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	2,053	191	10.7	48.3%	1,077 (52.5%)	140 (6.8%)	462 (22.5%)	151 (7.4%)	21 (1.0%)	1 (0.0%)	201 (9.8%)	79.9	26^th of 293 public high schools	91.1%		63.4	77^th of 291 public high schools	73.5%	51			54.6	47.3	51.1			55.4	48.8	52.2				41.7	41.5	74.3	16.5	37.4				88.2	48.4	13.0	59.9	$12,816	$1,943	$10,873
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	1,232	115	10.7	57.9%	750 (60.9%)	31 (2.5%)	307 (24.9%)	34 (2.8%)	19 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (7.1%)	62.6	92^nd of 293 public high schools	68.6%		66.4	66^th of 291 public high schools	77.3%	26				44.6	44.6				43.7	43.7							14.2	14.4					38.4		38.2	$12,386	$536	$11,850
Fort Smith Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	3205 Jenny Lind Rd	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(844) 989-3399	106	13	8.4	63.2%	50 (47.2%)	16 (15.1%)	23 (21.7%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.2%)	52	144^th of 293 public high schools	50.9%		33.9	207^th of 291 public high schools	28.9%	63				30.0	16.1				40.0	22.6			8.3								16.6		40.0		36.4
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith	Public, Charter	7-12	1000 Fianna Way Ste 430	Fort Smith	72919	Sebastian County	Haas Hall Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 977-4930	101	14	6.9	3.0%	56 (55.4%)	6 (5.9%)	8 (7.9%)	12 (11.9%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.9%)	97.6	2^nd of 293 public high schools	99.3%		95	8^th of 291 public high schools	97.3%	6	75.0	52.7	72.2	61.1	64.2	75.0	63.2	83.4	61.1	70.2	66.6	61.6	64.0		52.6			64.3	75.0	52.7	61.3
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 East Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2162	981	120	8.1	41.9%	799 (81.4%)	15 (1.5%)	65 (6.6%)	11 (1.1%)	30 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	80.7	25^th of 293 public high schools	91.5%		75.8	41^st of 291 public high schools	85.9%	16			46.7	46.9	46.7			47.9	47.3	47.6				40.1	40.1	91.7	28.5	40.2					50.6		50.2	$12,932	$738	$12,194

Frequently Asked Questions about Future School Of Fort Smith

What is the racial makeup of Future School Of Fort Smith?

Students at Future School Of Fort Smith are 54% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Future School Of Fort Smith?

In the 2024-25 school year, 235 students attended Future School Of Fort Smith.

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Future School Of Fort Smith ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Arkansas high schools.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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