How do these schools compare?
| Metric | L. A. CHAFFIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL | WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT SMITH, AR | FORT SMITH, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 753 | 711 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.0% | 75.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | L. A. CHAFFIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL | WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,628 | $15,628 |
| District | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | L. A. CHAFFIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL | WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 29.8% |
| African American | 5.3% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% | 49.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.9% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | L. A. CHAFFIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL | WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 251:1 | 355.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 118 | 300 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.