- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Texarkana, AR
Arkansas High School
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051311001068
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Texarkana School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051311001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Arkansas High School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.2 → 124.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 051311001068 · Texarkana, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,092 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas Middle School (842 students)
Arkansas High School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.2 → 124.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Arkansas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arkansas High School
1,092 students
- Arkansas Middl
Arkansas Middle School
842 students
- Edward D. Tric
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
473 students
- College Hill H 391
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
391 students
- Vera Kilpatric 373
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
373 students
- Fairview Eleme 246
Fairview Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Arkansas High School reports 1,092 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkansas High School compares
Arkansas 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,092
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 20% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$15,529
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
350
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Arkansas High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana School District reports $15,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arkansas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward D. Trice Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,092 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas High School
How many students attend Arkansas High School?
Arkansas High School has 1,092 students enrolled. It is a high school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas High School is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 High School?
100.0% of students at Arkansas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas High School?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas High School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas High School?
Arkansas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 High School rank among high schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana School District?
Besides Arkansas High School, Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas Middle School (842 students), Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students), and College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy (391 students). See the Texarkana School District district page for the complete list.