How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Watson Chapel High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Pine Bluff, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 76 | 593 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.9% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Watson Chapel High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,817 | $14,737 |
| District | Friendship Aspire Academy | Watson Chapel School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Watson Chapel High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 5.6% |
| African American | 96.1% | 89.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Watson Chapel High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 244:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.7% | 24.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 82 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.