The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Science. The lowest is 60% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith is a public charter school serving seventh through twelfth grade, part of the Haas Hall Academy network in Arkansas. It is a small school, with an enrollment that matches its grade band. The student body is majority white, with a notable share of students who identify as two or more races, and smaller shares of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. A modest proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, this school shows strong results on the state's ATLAS assessments. In seventh grade, proficiency rates in English language arts and science are high, and the rate in math, while lower than those two subjects, still places a majority of students at proficient or above. In eighth grade, proficiency in English language arts and science is very high. The eighth-grade math proficiency data was suppressed for privacy, which means the school has a small tested population. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its eighth-grade math performance.
When compared to other districts in Sebastian County, Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, a strong showing against local peers. This makes it a noteworthy academic option in the area. The school does not have graduation data available, likely because it is a relatively new campus; its first graduating class is expected in the coming years.
The school is part of the Haas Hall Academy district, which has recently expanded into Fort Smith through a collaboration with the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education. The campus offers Advanced Placement courses and, as publicly reported, provides students access to health and science research through its partnership with ACHE and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. This gives the school a distinctive focus that could appeal to families interested in a college-preparatory track, particularly in the health sciences.
Fort Smith itself is a mid-sized city and a regional hub for western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Its economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The city is car-dependent, with a spread-out layout and major highways. The downtown area holds historic and civic sites, while the broader city has a suburban feel. The school is a very recent addition to the city's educational landscape, offering a choice for families who want a rigorous, small-school environment with a health-science connection. Given the strength of its test scores, the school seems to be serving its students well academically in its early years, though a parent may want to follow up on the long-term trajectory, including graduation rates and college matriculation, as the school matures.
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