Serving 39 students in grades 6-12, Belle Point Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Point Alternative Center's ranking?
Belle Point Alternative Center is ranked #986 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Point Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Belle Point Alternative Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Belle Point Alternative Center?
39 students attend Belle Point Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Belle Point Alternative Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Point Alternative Center offer ?
Belle Point Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belle Point Alternative Center part of?
Belle Point Alternative Center is part of Fort Smith School District.
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