Belle Point Alternative Center

About Belle Point Alternative Center

Belle Point Alternative Center is an innovative school located in the heart of the city. It is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students who are looking for an alternative approach to education. The school offers a unique blend of academic, social, and emotional services to help students reach their fullest potential.
At Belle Point, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and develop their own individualized learning plan. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and volunteer opportunities, to help students develop their skills and interests.
The staff at Belle Point is committed to helping each student succeed. They provide individualized counseling and support to help students reach their goals. The school also provides access to community resources to help students succeed in college and career.
Belle Point Alternative Center is a great option for students who are looking for an alternative education. With its supportive learning environment and individualized approach to education, it is a great place for students to reach their potential.

Address:	1501 Dodson Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone:	(479) 783-7034
Site:	www.fortsmithschools.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	63 students

Overview Belle Point Alternative Center

Belle Point Alternative Center serves 63 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Belle Point Alternative Center

Belle Point Alternative Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Belle Point Alternative Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.