At a glance
Reported students
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
49
Institute for the Creative Arts School: 49 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
3.8:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Institute for the Creative Arts School
Institute for the Creative Arts School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Smith. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Institute for the Creative Arts. NCES reports 49 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.8:1, below the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (8.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Institute for the Creative Arts School
- 1How do the reported 3.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Institute for the Creative Arts School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future School of Fort Smith High · Charter · Future School of Fort Smith | 09–12 | 235 | 0.7 mi |
| Northside High School High · Fort Smith School District | 09–12 | 2,231 | 1.8 mi |
| Premier High School of Fort Smith High · Charter · Premier High Schools of Arkansas | 09–12 | 99 | 2.7 mi |
| Western Arkansas Technical Center High · Westark Technical Center | 09–12 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Arkoma HS High · Arkoma | 09–12 | 110 | 3.2 mi |
| Southside High School High · Fort Smith School District | 09–12 | 2,053 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Institute for the Creative Arts School
What grades does Institute for the Creative Arts School serve?
Institute for the Creative Arts School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Institute for the Creative Arts.
How many students attend Institute for the Creative Arts School?
Institute for the Creative Arts School reported 49 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Institute for the Creative Arts School?
The calculated ratio is 3.8:1, based on 49 students and 13.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Institute for the Creative Arts School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Institute for the Creative Arts School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Institute for the Creative Arts School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Institute for the Creative Arts School in?
Institute for the Creative Arts School is part of Institute for the Creative Arts, based in Fort Smith, AR, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Institute for the Creative Arts School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Future School of Fort Smith (0.7 mi), Northside High School (1.8 mi), Premier High School of Fort Smith (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.