- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arp, TX
Arp H S
Federal NCES profile for Arp H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480873000270
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arp H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Arp · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arp H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arp H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arp, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Arp H S held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480873000270 · Arp, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11.4:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arp El (455 students)
Arp H S held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arp H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arp El
Arp El
455 students
- This school
Arp H S
308 students
- Arp J H
Arp J H
245 students
What this shows Arp H S reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arp H S compares
Arp H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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
26
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Arp H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arp Isd reports $12,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arp H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arp El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arp J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arp H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arp H S
How many students attend Arp H S?
Arp H S has 308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arp, TX. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arp H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Arp H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Arp H S?
35.5% of students at Arp H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arp H S?
The largest demographic group at Arp H S is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Arp, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arp H S?
Arp H S 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 Arp H S rank among public schools in Arp?
By Resource Investment Index, Arp H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arp, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Arp Isd?
Besides Arp H S, Arp Isd also operates Arp El (455 students) and Arp J H (245 students). See the Arp Isd district page for the complete list.