- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Arkansas Arts Academy High School shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 050005501508 · Rogers, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
422 enr · 9.2:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School (523 students)
Arkansas Arts Academy High School shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Arkansas Arts Academy High School compares
Arkansas Arts Academy High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,292
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
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.
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
District finance for Benton County School of Arts reports $11,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other 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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 92.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.