How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Premier High School of Fort Smith | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Fort Smith, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 99 | 2,053 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 36.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Premier High School of Fort Smith | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,381 | $12,459 |
| District | Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock | Fort Smith School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Premier High School of Fort Smith | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.5% | 52.5% |
| African American | 19.2% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Premier High School of Fort Smith | Southside High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 10 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 359:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 95.2% | 20.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 275 |
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.