Enrollment
2,271
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springdale, AR
Har-Ber High School
Federal NCES profile for Har-Ber High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051266001118
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Har-Ber High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Har-Ber High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Har-Ber High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
163.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Har-Ber High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Har-Ber High School
Har-Ber High School is a large high school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 2,271 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,271 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springdale School District also operates Springdale High School (2,207 students) and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students) alongside Har-Ber High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Har-Ber High School compares
Har-Ber High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,271 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,271
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 39.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.2%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Har-Ber High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Har-Ber High School.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Har-Ber High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hellstern Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Har-Ber High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,271 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Har-Ber High School
How many students attend Har-Ber High School?
Har-Ber High School has 2,271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springdale, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Har-Ber High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Har-Ber High School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Har-Ber High School?
39.8% of students at Har-Ber High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Har-Ber High School?
The largest demographic group at Har-Ber High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Har-Ber High School?
Har-Ber High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Har-Ber High School rank among high schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Har-Ber High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springdale, 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 Springdale on the city page.
Is Har-Ber High School a good school?
Har-Ber High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Har-Ber High School, Springdale School District also operates Springdale High School (2,207 students), Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students), and Hunt Elementary School (890 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.
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