Belle Point Alternative Center
Belle Point Alternative Center serves 61 students in grades 7-12.
Belle Point Alternative Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Belle Point Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Belle Point Alternative Center's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
61 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
View the Belle Point Alternative Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
School Rankings
Belle Point Alternative Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Belle Point Alternative Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
28%
13%

Black
23%
20%

White
38%
61%

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
2%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Belle Point Alternative Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
18 GIRARD
FORT SMITH, AR$210,000- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (1.05 miles from school)
-
1500 S ALBERT PIKE AVE #10
FORT SMITH, AR$119,000- 2 Beds | 1.5 Baths
- (1.72 miles from school)
-
4110 S P ST
FORT SMITH, AR$210,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (1.77 miles from school)
-
5400 CHAPEN DR
FORT SMITH, AR$195,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.29 miles from school)
Recent Articles
27 Parenting Tips for School Success
From managing homework to avoiding helicopter parenting, this article provides 27 insightful tips for parents to help their children succeed academically.

Safety First: School Bus Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Students Safe on the Road
Learn about what schools have planned for school bus safety week, as well as problems school bus drivers commonly face while transporting students to and from school.

Chicagoans Asked to Pay More Taxes to Support Local Schools
Learn about the recent decision by Mayor Emanuel to raise property taxes to provide additional funding for local schools – and the controversy surrounding his decision.