BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER

BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORT SMITH, AR with about 61 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Designed to meet the needs of students who require a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing an individualized approach to academics. Its mission is to support students who may be struggling in a conventional classroom setting, offering them a pathway to academic success, credit recovery, and eventual graduation or reintegration into their home schools.

The center emphasizes a supportive culture, utilizing smaller class sizes and a structured environment to help students overcome behavioral or academic challenges. By prioritizing both social-emotional development and core curriculum standards, Belle Point strives to keep at-risk students engaged in their education. As part of the larger Fort Smith school system, the center utilizes the district’s resources and expertise to ensure that every student, regardless of their personal circumstances, has the opportunity to complete their high school education and prepare for future success.

For more information, contact BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER at (479) 783-7034 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.