Northside High School
- Northside High School serves 1,658 students in grades 10-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Northside High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Northside High School's student population of 1,658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 1,658 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northside High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northside High School is 0.68, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #935 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 13% |
| Black | 15% | 21% |
| White | 24% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Smith School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northside High School is Belle Point Alternative Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Belle Point Alternative Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tilles Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Smith Tilles Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 436 students
0.6 miles
815 N 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479)785-5606 0.6 PK-6 436 - Fort Smith Belle Point Alternative Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 59 students
0.7 miles
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479)783-7034 0.7 7-12 59 - Fort Smith William O. Darby Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 669 students
0.7 miles
616 N 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479)783-4159 0.7 7-9 669 - Fort Smith Ballman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 341 students
0.8 miles
2601 South Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479)783-1280 0.8 PK-6 341 - Fort Smith Furture School Of Fort Smith Charter School
Grades: 10 | 62 students
1.1 miles
622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479)431-8695 1.1 10 62
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