Northside High School

About Northside High School

Northside High School is a public school located in the city of Houston, Texas. Established in 1952, Northside High School is known for its excellent academic and athletic programs. The school offers a wide variety of courses in the areas of math, science, language arts, social studies, and the arts. Northside High School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and student organizations. The school is also home to a strong music program, which includes a marching band, jazz band, and orchestra.
Northside High School strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and discrimination, and provides a variety of resources for students to access when needed. Northside High School also works to foster a sense of community among its students, faculty, and staff.
Northside High School is committed to helping its students reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of resources to help students succeed, including tutoring, academic counseling, and career planning. Northside High School is also dedicated to providing its students with the best possible educational experience.

Address:	2301 North B St Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone:	(479) 783-1171
Site:	www.fortsmithschools.org
Grades:	10 – 12
Enrollment:	1,821 students

Overview Northside High School

Northside High School serves 1,821 students in grades 10-12.
Northside High School 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 12% (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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Northside High School

Northside High School 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 Northside High School is 0.69, 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.