D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Belle Point Alternative Center

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1501 DODSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 5% · Math 5% proficient · 1st percentile in Arkansas
Graduation
D
30% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
73
Students
enrolled
4.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%1/100reading 1st percentile, math 0th percentile among Arkansas high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%1/10030% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency5% (−38 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−41 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate30% (−58 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White10%10%reading -40 pts, math -30 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -28 pts, math -19 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1501 DODSON AVE
City Fort Smith
ZIP Code 72901
District 0506330
NCES School ID 050633000354
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72901

Understanding the community around Belle Point Alternative Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,361
Per Capita Income $25,275
Poverty Rate 21.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%
High School or Higher 80.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $112,500
Median Rent $768
Owner-Occupied 44.9%
Renter-Occupied 55.1%
View full data for ZIP 72901 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Belle Point Alternative Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 68.5%
Female 31.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.0%
Black 23.3%
Hispanic/Latino 21.9%
Two or More Races 13.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 73
Teachers (FTE) 15.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 4.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has 73 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.8:1.
What grades does Belle Point Alternative Center serve?
Belle Point Alternative Center serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Belle Point Alternative Center receive per student?
Belle Point Alternative Center receives $15,628 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Belle Point Alternative Center in 72901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$138,577
Avg Monthly Rent
$836
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
55.1%

Other Schools in 72901

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026