For the 2024 school year, there are 2 alternative public high schools serving 434 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Arkansas are 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Arkansas alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academic Center For Excellence, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Arkansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academic Center For Excellence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Grades: 7-12
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Arkansas include Academic Center For Excellence and Belle Point Alternative Center.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Arkansas?
2 alternative public high schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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