Enrollment
297
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrison, AR
Bergman High School
Federal NCES profile for Bergman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050309000078
👥 S:T ratio 76
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bergman High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bergman High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bergman High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Harrison, AR.
School address
District: Bergman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050309000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bergman High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bergman High School
Bergman High School is a mid-sized high school in Harrison, Arkansas, enrolling 297 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Bergman High School is leaner than roughly 93% of Arkansas schools and 55% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bergman School District also operates Bergman Elementary School (474 students) and Bergman Middle School (331 students) alongside Bergman 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 Bergman High School compares
Bergman 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 55% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 7% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$9,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Bergman High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bergman School District, which includes Bergman High School.
$9,936
Per student
-19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 20.4%
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 Bergman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergman Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bergman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bergman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bergman High School
How many students attend Bergman High School?
Bergman High School has 297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrison, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergman High School is 6.1:1, which is 55% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 61% 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 Bergman High School?
37.7% of students at Bergman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bergman High School?
The largest demographic group at Bergman High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bergman High School?
Bergman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Bergman High School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bergman High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Harrison, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
Is Bergman High School a good school?
Bergman High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools. 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 Bergman School District?
Besides Bergman High School, Bergman School District also operates Bergman Elementary School (474 students) and Bergman Middle School (331 students). See the Bergman School District district page for the complete list.
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