Top 3 Best Arkansas Alternative Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 alternative public schools serving 654 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Arkansas are Hope Of Public Service, Academic Center For Excellence and Belle Point Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Arkansas Alternative Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Of Public Service
Alternative School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Academic Center For Excellence
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Grades: 7-12
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Arkansas include Hope Of Public Service, Academic Center For Excellence and Belle Point Alternative Center.
How many alternative public schools are located in Arkansas?
3 alternative public schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas alternative public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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