- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Texarkana, AR
Genoa Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050411000152
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Genoa Central High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Genoa Central High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Genoa Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050411000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Genoa Central High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 050411000152 · Texarkana, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 7.2:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students)
Genoa Central High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Genoa Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central Elem. School
365 students
- Gary E. Cobb M
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
303 students
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central Junior High
287 students
- This school
Genoa Central High School
258 students
What this shows Genoa Central High School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Genoa Central High School compares
Genoa Central 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,174
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Genoa Central High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Genoa Central School District reports $11,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Genoa Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Central Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gary E. Cobb Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Central Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Genoa Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Genoa Central High School
How many students attend Genoa Central High School?
Genoa Central High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central High School is 7.2:1, which is 47% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 54% 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 Genoa Central High School?
32.5% of students at Genoa Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genoa Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Genoa Central High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Central High School?
Genoa Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Genoa Central High School rank among high schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Genoa Central School District?
Besides Genoa Central High School, Genoa Central School District also operates Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students), Gary E. Cobb Middle School (303 students), and Genoa Central Junior High (287 students). See the Genoa Central School District district page for the complete list.