Enrollment
885
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arkansas City, KS
Arkansas City High
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200345001241
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas City High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Arkansas City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas City High has class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas City High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Arkansas City, KS.
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200345001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas City High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas City High
Arkansas City High is a higher-need, large high school in Arkansas City, Kansas, enrolling 885 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 885 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 885 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students) and Adams Elem (306 students) alongside Arkansas City High.
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 City High compares
Arkansas City High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Kansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$13,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 885 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Arkansas City High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas City, which includes Arkansas City High.
$13,387
Per student
-14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.1%
State 81.1%
Federal 6.8%
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 City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances Willard Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas City High
How many students attend Arkansas City High?
Arkansas City High has 885 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arkansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas City High is 16.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas City High?
52.0% of students at Arkansas City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas City High?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas City High is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Arkansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas City High?
Arkansas City High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Arkansas City High rank among public schools in Arkansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas City High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Arkansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arkansas City on the city page.
Is Arkansas City High a good school?
Arkansas City High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Arkansas City?
Besides Arkansas City High, Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students), Adams Elem (306 students), and Frances Willard Elem (281 students). See the Arkansas City district page for the complete list.
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