- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conway, AR
Conway High West
Federal NCES profile for Conway High West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050459000184
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway High West earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway High West has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway High West ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Conway High West held near 2,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 133.3 → 133.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+67 students YoY 050459000184 · Conway, AR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,350 enr · 17.7:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway Junior High School (1,568 students)
Conway High West held near 2,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount). Teacher FTE held 133.3 → 133.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Conway High West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Conway High West
2,350 students
- Conway Junior
Conway Junior High School
1,568 students
- Carl Stuart Mi 752
Carl Stuart Middle School
752 students
- Ruth Doyle Int 547
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
547 students
- Carolyn Lewis 514
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
514 students
- Bob Courtway M 498
Bob Courtway Middle School
498 students
What this shows Conway High West reports 2,350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway High West compares
Conway High West 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,350 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,350
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,689
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Conway High West is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conway School District reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conway High West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Courtway Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conway High West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conway High West
How many students attend Conway High West?
Conway High West has 2,350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 2,181 (2022-23) → 2,248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway High West?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway High West is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conway High West?
35.5% of students at Conway High West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway High West?
The largest demographic group at Conway High West is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway High West?
Conway High West has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Conway High West rank among public schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway High West ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Conway, 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 Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Conway School District?
Besides Conway High West, Conway School District also operates Conway Junior High School (1,568 students), Carl Stuart Middle School (752 students), and Ruth Doyle Intermediate School (547 students). See the Conway School District district page for the complete list.