- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blytheville, AR
Blytheville High School
Federal NCES profile for Blytheville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050332001578
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blytheville High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Blytheville · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blytheville High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Blytheville, AR.
School address
District: Blytheville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050332001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Blytheville High School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 050332001578 · Blytheville, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 8.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Blytheville Primary School (343 students)
Blytheville High School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Blytheville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blytheville High School
369 students
- Blytheville Pr
Blytheville Primary School
343 students
- Blytheville El
Blytheville Elementary School
307 students
- Blytheville Mi
Blytheville Middle School
172 students
What this shows Blytheville High School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blytheville High School compares
Blytheville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
White 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Blytheville High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blytheville School District reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blytheville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blytheville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blytheville High School
How many students attend Blytheville High School?
Blytheville High School has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blytheville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blytheville High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% 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 Blytheville High School?
100.0% of students at Blytheville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blytheville High School?
The largest demographic group at Blytheville High School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Blytheville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blytheville High School?
Blytheville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blytheville High School rank among public schools in Blytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Blytheville, 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 Blytheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Blytheville School District?
Besides Blytheville High School, Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville Primary School (343 students), Blytheville Elementary School (307 students), and Blytheville Middle School (172 students). See the Blytheville School District district page for the complete list.