Northside High School

Public 9-12

2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 783-1171

District: Fort Smith School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 295 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,279

Feeder schools for Northside High School:

Elementary:	Albert Pike Elementary School
	Ballman Elementary School
	Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
	Howard Elementary School
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	Spradling Elementary School
	Sunnymede Elementary School
	Sutton Elementary School
	Tilles Elementary School
	Trusty Elementary School
Middle:	Dora Kimmons Junior High School
	William O. Darby Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 2,433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.7%

White:

21.6%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northside High School ranks worse than 81.7% of high schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Northside High School has the largest high school student body size in the Fort Smith School District. Student population at Northside High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), White (21.6%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside High School is 12.1, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Fort Smith School District! (See more...)

Compare Northside High School employs 200.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside High School is $11,279, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Fort Smith School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northside High School 241^st of 295 Arkansas public high schools. (See Northside High School in the ranking list.)

Fort Smith School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Smith School District 157^th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	13.28	207^th	232	10.8%
2007	19.57	220^th	258	14.7%
2008	12.07	230^th	256	10.2%
2009	22.49	222^nd	261	14.9%
2010	30.41	210^th	262	19.8%
2011	26.12	219^th	266	17.7%
2012	24.48	222^nd	266	16.5%
2013	22.12	226^th	271	16.6%
2014	30.89	210^th	268	21.6%
2015	32.05	192^nd	267	28.1%
2016	28.15	219^th	269	18.6%
2017	36.43	185^th	264	29.9%
2018	31.20	205^th	263	22.1%
2019	38.76	190^th	282	32.6%
2021	37.56	195^th	290	32.8%
2022	31.70	215^th	282	23.8%
2023	25.57	240^th	295	18.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	926	265	135	30	9	n/a	n/a	1365
1989	882	279	152	25	12	n/a	n/a	1350
1990	807	268	150	28	7	n/a	n/a	1260
1991	775	268	177	23	11	n/a	n/a	1254
1992	786	297	188	13	12	n/a	n/a	1296
1993	793	278	200	21	14	n/a	n/a	1306
1994	740	265	199	23	40	n/a	n/a	1267
1995	744	285	196	43	47	n/a	n/a	1315
1996	744	285	196	43	47	n/a	n/a	1315
1997	730	314	181	67	19	n/a	n/a	1311
1998	664	332	210	99	43	n/a	n/a	1348
1999	631	323	181	105	34	n/a	n/a	1274
2000	632	329	179	120	30	n/a	n/a	1290
2001	615	330	188	147	27	n/a	n/a	1307
2002	616	288	161	249	33	n/a	n/a	1347
2003	616	288	161	249	33	n/a	n/a	1347
2004	563	267	137	276	37	n/a	n/a	1280
2005	530	326	135	322	37	n/a	n/a	1350
2006	521	342	139	352	29	n/a	n/a	1383
2007	519	347	138	380	20	n/a	n/a	1404
2008	476	349	129	420	27	n/a	n/a	1401
2009	453	299	118	452	26	n/a	n/a	1348
2010	410	267	113	492	18	0	75	1375
2011	395	245	108	457	59	3	89	1356
2012	370	241	99	518	44	3	116	1391
2013	397	252	107	605	11	2	87	1461
2014	428	286	116	649	17	2	83	1581
2015	417	302	120	710	20	1	71	1641
2016	423	287	111	773	27	1	82	1704
2017	384	245	115	812	25	3	74	1658
2018	430	235	120	821	29	4	86	1725
2019	431	201	123	814	32	6	84	1691
2020	508	221	107	850	21	6	107	1820
2021	475	228	101	876	10	7	124	1821
2022	618	340	111	1239	13	6	170	2497
2023	525	353	111	1257	15	4	168	2433

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1365	79.3	17.2	n/a
1989	1350	84.0	16.0	n/a
1990	1260	84.0	15.0	8.9
1991	1254	81.2	15.4	10.5
1992	1296	81.3	15.9	12.3
1993	1306	80.3	16.3	12.6
1994	1267	85.0	14.9	17.9
1995	1315	83.2	15.8	22.8
1996	1315	83.2	15.8	22.8
1997	1311	88.6	14.8	21.1
1998	1348	88.6	15.2	22
1999	1274	50.1	25.4	30.9
2000	1290	93.0	13.9	31.2
2001	1307	100.0	13.1	37.9
2002	1347	93.0	14.5	41.4
2003	1347	93.0	14.5	41.4
2004	1280	99.0	12.9	46
2005	1350	95.0	14.2	55.1
2006	1383	99.0	14.0	63.4
2007	1404	107.0	13.1	69.8
2008	1401	106.0	13.2	69.6
2009	1348	105.0	12.8	75.7
2010	1375	100.5	12.3	80.6
2011	1356	106.1	12.7	80.2
2012	1391	109.5	12.6	80.9
2013	1461	107.4	13.5	80.1
2014	1581	112.7	14.0	81.4
2015	1641	119.0	13.7	81.8
2016	1704	123.0	13.8	82.2
2017	1658	125.8	13.1	44.1
2018	1725	121.4	14.1	47.1
2019	1691	195.7	8.6	78.7
2020	1820	185.0	9.8	74.7
2021	1821	159.2	11.4	77.1
2022	2497	212.2	11.7	76.5
2023	2433	200.9	12.1	73.7

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 Northside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1365	79.3	17.2	n/a
1989	1350	84.0	16.0	n/a
1990	1260	84.0	15.0	8.9
1991	1254	81.2	15.4	10.5
1992	1296	81.3	15.9	12.3
1993	1306	80.3	16.3	12.6
1994	1267	85.0	14.9	17.9
1995	1315	83.2	15.8	22.8
1996	1315	83.2	15.8	22.8
1997	1311	88.6	14.8	21.1
1998	1348	88.6	15.2	22
1999	1274	50.1	25.4	30.9
2000	1290	93.0	13.9	31.2
2001	1307	100.0	13.1	37.9
2002	1347	93.0	14.5	41.4
2003	1347	93.0	14.5	41.4
2004	1280	99.0	12.9	46
2005	1350	95.0	14.2	55.1
2006	1383	99.0	14.0	63.4
2007	1404	107.0	13.1	69.8
2008	1401	106.0	13.2	69.6
2009	1348	105.0	12.8	75.7
2010	1375	100.5	12.3	80.6
2011	1356	106.1	12.7	80.2
2012	1391	109.5	12.6	80.9
2013	1461	107.4	13.5	80.1
2014	1581	112.7	14.0	81.4
2015	1641	119.0	13.7	81.8
2016	1704	123.0	13.8	82.2
2017	1658	125.8	13.1	44.1
2018	1725	121.4	14.1	47.1
2019	1691	195.7	8.6	78.7
2020	1820	185.0	9.8	74.7
2021	1821	159.2	11.4	77.1
2022	2497	212.2	11.7	76.5
2023	2433	200.9	12.1	73.7

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 Northside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,911 (16.9%)	$9,368 (83.1%)	$11,279

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 240^th of 295 High schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Northside High School)	52.3	38.6	13.7%
10th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)	59.5	48	11.5%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Northside High School)	21.9	16.3	5.6%
10th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)	30.7	21.8	8.9%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Northside High School)	27.3	19.2	8.1%
10th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)	36	27.3	8.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Northside High School)	28.8	26.2	2.6%
10th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)	34.5	35.2	0.7%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Northside High School)	15.3	13	2.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fort Smith School District)	21.1	22.5	1.4%
11th Grade English (Northside High School)	34.6	37.8	3.2%
11th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)	48	49.2	1.2%
11th Grade Reading (Northside High School)	24	26.3	2.3%
11th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)	33.4	33.1	0.3%
11th Grade Science (Northside High School)	15.9	16.9	1%
11th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)	24.1	26.1	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1691	2433	43.9%
African American	201	353	75.6%
American Indian	32	15	53.1%
Asian	123	111	9.8%
Hispanic	814	1257	54.4%
Pacific Islander	6	4	33.3%
White	431	525	21.8%
Two or More Races	84	168	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.7%	73.7%	4.9%

Schools Near Northside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)					ACT Aspire Math (2023)					ACT Aspire Science (2023)					ACT Aspire Reading (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 6th Grade	ACT Aspire English 7th Grade	ACT Aspire English 8th Grade	ACT Aspire English 9th Grade	ACT Aspire English 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northside High School	Public	9-12	2301 North B St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	25.6	241^st of 295 public high schools	18.3%		31.7	215^th of 282 public high schools	23.8%	26				35.4	38.6				15.7	16.3				15.6	19.2			24.1	26.2	$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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	4.6	289^th of 295 public high schools	2.0%		4.3	277^th of 282 public high schools	1.8%	12	0.0	19.0	25.0	23.1	7.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.0	4.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.8	5.0	21.4	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	Responsive Educational Solutions Premier High School Of Lit	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%)								(n/a)
Furture School Of Fort Smith	Public, Charter	9-12	622 N 7th St	Fort Smith	72917	Sebastian County	Future School Of Fort Smith	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	21.6	252^nd of 295 public high schools	14.6%		35.1	203^rd of 282 public high schools	28.0%	49				34.8	40.7				10.1	3.1				21.7	15.6			31.8	21.9	$8,691	$448	$8,243
Western Arkansas Technical Center	Public	9-12	5210 Grand Ave	Fort Smith	72913	Sebastian County	Westark Technical Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	83.5	31^st of 295 public high schools	89.5%		79.8	28^th of 282 public high schools	90.1%	3				65.0	61.2				39.1	29.4				46.3	38.3			55.4	47.6	$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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	58.8	109^th of 295 public high schools	63.1%		66	71^st of 282 public high schools	74.8%	38					56.5					25.0					27.5				33.4	$10,557	$846	$9,710
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 E Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	78.5	41^st of 295 public high schools	86.1%		72.8	49^th of 282 public high schools	82.6%	8				56.3	66.6				33.7	27.7				41.8	44.4			44.5	45.9	$10,496	$1,051	$9,444
Hackett High School	Public	7-12	102 N Oak St	Hackett	72937	Sebastian County	Hackett School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 638-7003	327	52	6.3	100.0%	286 (87.5%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	54.3	132^nd of 295 public high schools	55.3%		51.8	129^th of 282 public high schools	54.3%	3		76.0	82.6	65.4	60.0		44.0	34.8	32.7	15.3		42.0	39.2	36.6	16.9	30.0	47.8	38.5	27.7	$10,156	$1,070	$9,086
Lavaca High School	Public	9-12	311 Holly St	Lavaca	72941	Sebastian County	Lavaca School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 674-5612	260	49	5.2	43.5%	211 (81.2%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	37.9	200^th of 295 public high schools	32.2%		56.5	110^th of 282 public high schools	61.0%	90				59.7	51.5				20.9	11.5				19.4	15.8			29.8	28.5	$10,815	$676	$10,139

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Fort Smith School District

What is the racial makeup of Northside High School?

Students at Northside High School are 52% Hispanic, 22% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Northside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,433 students attended Northside High School.

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