Future School of Fort Smith vs Institute for the Creative Arts School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Future School of Fort Smith
Fort Smith · Charter high · Grades 9–12
235 students
Institute for the Creative Arts School
Fort Smith · Charter high · Grades 9–12
49 students
| Measure | Future School of Fort Smith Fort Smith, Arkansas | Institute for the Creative Arts School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #219 of 276 | – |
| National rank | #13860 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 235 | 49 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 49 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Institute for the Creative Arts School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 27.5).
- •Institute for the Creative Arts School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 100%).
- •Institute for the Creative Arts School does better on students per teacher (3.8 vs 5.6).
- •Future School of Fort Smith is the larger school with 235 students compared with 49.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Future School of Fort Smith better than Institute for the Creative Arts School?
On the Success Index (US), Institute for the Creative Arts School ranks higher (68.5 vs 27.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Future School of Fort Smith and Institute for the Creative Arts School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Future School of Fort Smith: 235. Institute for the Creative Arts School: 49. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Future School of Fort Smith and Institute for the Creative Arts School rank in Arkansas?
Future School of Fort Smith is 219th of 276 and Institute for the Creative Arts School is unranked among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).