- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Green Forest, AR
Green Forest High School
Federal NCES profile for Green Forest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050687000416
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Forest High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Green Forest · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Forest High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Forest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Green Forest, AR.
School address
District: Green Forest School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050687000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Green Forest High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.4 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 050687000416 · Green Forest, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 6.2:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Green Forest Intermed School (551 students)
Green Forest High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.4 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Green Forest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Green Forest I
Green Forest Intermed School
551 students
- Green Forest E
Green Forest Elementary School
445 students
- This school
Green Forest High School
429 students
What this shows Green Forest High School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Forest High School compares
Green Forest 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 8% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,234
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 36.1%
Asian 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Green Forest High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Green Forest School District reports $12,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Forest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest Intermed School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Forest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Forest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Green Forest High School
How many students attend Green Forest High School?
Green Forest High School has 429 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green Forest, AR. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Forest High School is 6.2:1, which is 54% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 61% 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 Green Forest High School?
48.3% of students at Green Forest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Forest High School?
The largest demographic group at Green Forest High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Green Forest, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Forest High School?
Green Forest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Green Forest High School rank among public schools in Green Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Forest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Green Forest, 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 Green Forest School District?
Besides Green Forest High School, Green Forest School District also operates Green Forest Intermed School (551 students) and Green Forest Elementary School (445 students). See the Green Forest School District district page for the complete list.