Enrollment
1,092
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051311001068
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 65/100 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
- 65
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas High School
Arkansas High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 1,092 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,092 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 463 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,092 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas Middle School (842 students) and Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students) alongside Arkansas High School.
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 High School compares
Arkansas 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texarkana School District, which includes Arkansas High School.
$13,423
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 25.5%
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 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
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,092 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 65/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Arkansas High School a good school?
Arkansas High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 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.
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