- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, AR
Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050441000172
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, AR.
School address
District: Clinton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050441000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clinton High School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 050441000172 · Clinton, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cowsert Elementary School (553 students)
Clinton High School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Clinton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cowsert Elemen
Cowsert Elementary School
553 students
- This school
Clinton High School
390 students
- Clinton Jr Hig
Clinton Jr High School
317 students
What this shows Clinton High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton High School compares
Clinton 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$12,478
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Clinton High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton School District reports $12,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowsert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton High School
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 42% 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 Clinton High School?
100.0% of students at Clinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Clinton High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clinton School District?
Besides Clinton High School, Clinton School District also operates Cowsert Elementary School (553 students) and Clinton Jr High School (317 students). See the Clinton School District district page for the complete list.