Enrollment
534
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia High School
Federal NCES profile for Arkadelphia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050243000018
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkadelphia High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Arkadelphia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkadelphia High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkadelphia High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, AR.
School address
District: Arkadelphia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050243000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkadelphia High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkadelphia High School
Arkadelphia High School is a mid-sized high school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, enrolling 534 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Arkadelphia School District spends $9,535 per pupil, 22% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 239 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 534 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Arkadelphia School District also operates Peake Elementary School (783 students) and Goza Middle School (560 students) alongside Arkadelphia High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arkadelphia High School compares
Arkadelphia High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
African American 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Arkadelphia High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkadelphia School District, which includes Arkadelphia High School.
$9,535
Per student
-22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 42.0%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arkadelphia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peake Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goza Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa Perritt Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkadelphia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arkadelphia High School
How many students attend Arkadelphia High School?
Arkadelphia High School has 534 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arkadelphia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkadelphia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkadelphia High School is 8.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkadelphia High School?
34.5% of students at Arkadelphia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkadelphia High School?
The largest demographic group at Arkadelphia High School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Arkadelphia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkadelphia High School?
Arkadelphia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arkadelphia High School rank among public schools in Arkadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkadelphia High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arkadelphia on the city page.
Is Arkadelphia High School a good school?
Arkadelphia High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arkadelphia School District?
Besides Arkadelphia High School, Arkadelphia School District also operates Peake Elementary School (783 students), Goza Middle School (560 students), and Louisa Perritt Primary (502 students). See the Arkadelphia School District district page for the complete list.
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