- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050309000078
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bergman High School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 050309000078 · Harrison, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 6.1:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergman Elementary School (474 students)
Bergman High School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bergman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergman Elemen
Bergman Elementary School
474 students
- Bergman Middle
Bergman Middle School
331 students
- This school
Bergman High School
297 students
What this shows Bergman High School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bergman High School compares
Bergman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Bergman School District reports $10,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 54/100 (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 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.
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.