- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051266001118
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Har-Ber High School held near 2,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 163.9 → 153.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 051266001118 · Springdale, AR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,271 enr · 13.9:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Springdale High School (2,207 students)
Har-Ber High School held near 2,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 163.9 → 153.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Har-Ber High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- Hellstern Midd 849
Hellstern Middle School
849 students
What this shows Har-Ber High School reports 2,271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Har-Ber High School compares
Har-Ber 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,146
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 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.
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
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,274 (2022-23) → 2,304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.