- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Arkansas City High held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 200345001241 · Arkansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 16.4:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students)
Arkansas City High held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Arkansas City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arkansas City High
885 students
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City Middle Sch
628 students
- Adams Elem 306
Adams Elem
306 students
- Frances Willar 281
Frances Willard Elem
281 students
- Jefferson Elem 261
Jefferson Elem
261 students
- Roosevelt Elem 219
Roosevelt Elem
219 students
What this shows Arkansas City High reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkansas City High compares
Arkansas City High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Arkansas City reports $13,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~885 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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 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 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.
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.