- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, SD
Arlington High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Arlington High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460372000022
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington High School - 01 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington High School - 01 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Arlington, SD.
School address
District: Arlington School District 38-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460372000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Arlington High School - 01 held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 460372000022 · Arlington, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 9.5:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington Elementary - 02 (152 students)
Arlington High School - 01 held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Arlington High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington Elem
Arlington Elementary - 02
152 students
- This school
Arlington High School - 01
76 students
- Arlington Jr. 47
Arlington Jr. High - 03
47 students
- Arlington Pres 17
Arlington Preschool - 04
17 students
What this shows Arlington High School - 01 reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington High School - 01 compares
Arlington High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 68% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 18% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Arlington High School - 01 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Arlington School District 38-1 reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Preschool - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Arlington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington High School - 01
How many students attend Arlington High School - 01?
Arlington High School - 01 has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, SD. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School - 01 is 9.5:1, which is 30% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Arlington High School - 01?
9.1% of students at Arlington High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Arlington High School - 01 is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Arlington, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington High School - 01?
Arlington High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Arlington High School - 01 rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington High School - 01 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Arlington, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington School District 38-1?
Besides Arlington High School - 01, Arlington School District 38-1 also operates Arlington Elementary - 02 (152 students), Arlington Jr. High - 03 (47 students), and Arlington Preschool - 04 (17 students). See the Arlington School District 38-1 district page for the complete list.