- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, TN
Arlington High
Federal NCES profile for Arlington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470015202075
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,674
- students enrolled
Arlington High has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Arlington, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470015202075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-197 students YoY
Arlington High shrank from 2,063 students in 2022-23 to 1,866 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 109.5 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-197 students YoY 470015202075 · Arlington, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,674 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington Middle (960 students)
Arlington High shrank from 2,063 students in 2022-23 to 1,866 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 109.5 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Arlington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arlington High
1,674 students
- Arlington Midd
Arlington Middle
960 students
- Arlington Elem
Arlington Elementary
926 students
- Donelson Eleme
Donelson Elementary
843 students
What this shows Arlington High reports 1,674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington High compares
Arlington High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,674
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Arlington High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Arlington reports $10,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donelson Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington High
How many students attend Arlington High?
Arlington High has 1,674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,063 (2022-23) → 1,866 (2023-24), down 197.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington High is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington High?
The largest demographic group at Arlington High is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Arlington, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington High?
Arlington High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Arlington, TN. 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?
Besides Arlington High, Arlington also operates Arlington Middle (960 students), Arlington Elementary (926 students), and Donelson Elementary (843 students). See the Arlington district page for the complete list.