NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

2,231 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northside High School, located at 2301 North B Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a prominent institution within the Fort Smith Public School District. As one of the city's primary secondary schools, it serves a diverse student body and is deeply rooted in the local community. The school is known for a long-standing tradition of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics, striving to prepare its students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core educational offerings, Northside High School functions as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement in Fort Smith. By providing a wide array of clubs, sports teams, and arts programs, the school encourages students to develop their talents and leadership skills outside of the classroom. Those interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment information, or district policies can find additional details on the official Fort Smith Public Schools website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org.

2,231

Total Students

198.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	1,234
Black	316
Asian	100
Two or More	160
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,234 (55.3%)
White
404 (18.1%)
Black
316 (14.2%)
Two or More
160 (7.2%)
Asian
100 (4.5%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)783-1171
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	198.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	271

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 596

Grade 10 561

Grade 11 541

Grade 12 533