- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisburg, MO
Harrisburg High
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291371000599
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, MO.
School address
District: Harrisburg R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291371000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Harrisburg High shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 291371000599 · Harrisburg, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 11.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Elem. (291 students)
Harrisburg High shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elem.
291 students
- This school
Harrisburg High
185 students
- Harrisburg Mid
Harrisburg Middle
129 students
What this shows Harrisburg High reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg High compares
Harrisburg High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Harrisburg High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Harrisburg R-Viii reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg High
How many students attend Harrisburg High?
Harrisburg High has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, MO. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg High is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Harrisburg High?
29.9% of students at Harrisburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg High?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg High is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg High?
Harrisburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Harrisburg High rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harrisburg R-Viii?
Besides Harrisburg High, Harrisburg R-Viii also operates Harrisburg Elem. (291 students) and Harrisburg Middle (129 students). See the Harrisburg R-Viii district page for the complete list.