- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050243000018
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Arkadelphia · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Arkadelphia High School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050243000018 · Arkadelphia, AR High · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 8.5:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Peake Elementary School (783 students)
Arkadelphia High School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Arkadelphia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peake Elementa
Peake Elementary School
783 students
- Goza Middle Sc
Goza Middle School
560 students
- This school
Arkadelphia High School
534 students
- Louisa Perritt
Louisa Perritt Primary
502 students
What this shows Arkadelphia High School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkadelphia High School compares
Arkadelphia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Arkadelphia School District reports $10,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.