How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northside High School | Premier High School of Fort Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Fort Smith, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 99 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 3.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.2% | 36.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northside High School | Premier High School of Fort Smith |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,459 | $14,381 |
| District | Fort Smith School District | Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northside High School | Premier High School of Fort Smith |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.1% | 54.5% |
| African American | 14.2% | 19.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.3% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northside High School | Premier High School of Fort Smith |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 367:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 95.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 592 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.