Enrollment
422
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogers, AR
Arkansas Arts Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Arts Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050005501508Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Arts Academy High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Arts Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Arts Academy High School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Benton County School of Arts · Arkansas
NCES ID 050005501508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas Arts Academy High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas Arts Academy High School
Arkansas Arts Academy High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 422 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Arkansas average.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Benton County School of Arts spends $9,601 per pupil, 22% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Benton County School of Arts, also runs Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School (523 students).
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 Arkansas Arts Academy High School compares
Arkansas Arts Academy 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 19% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,601
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Arkansas Arts Academy High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton County School of Arts, which includes Arkansas Arts Academy High School.
$9,601
Per student
-22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 80.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 Arkansas Arts Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas Arts Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Arts Academy High School
How many students attend Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogers, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Arts Academy High School is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
18.7% of students at Arkansas Arts Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Arts Academy High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arkansas Arts Academy High School rank among schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Arts Academy High School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogers on the city page.
Is Arkansas Arts Academy High School a good school?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Benton County School of Arts?
Besides Arkansas Arts Academy High School, Benton County School of Arts also operates Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School (523 students). See the Benton County School of Arts district page for the complete list.
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