- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrison, AR
Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison 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 050738000452
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Harrison, AR.
School address
District: Harrison School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050738000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Harrison High School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.6 → 129.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050738000452 · Harrison, AR High · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 6.7:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Middle School (865 students)
Harrison High School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.6 → 129.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Middl
Harrison Middle School
865 students
- This school
Harrison High School
843 students
- Skyline Height
Skyline Heights Elem. School
479 students
- Forest Heights
Forest Heights Elem. School
375 students
- Harrison Kinde 177
Harrison Kindergarten
177 students
What this shows Harrison High School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison High School compares
Harrison 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 9% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,466
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Harrison High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District reports $12,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Kindergarten | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison High School
How many students attend Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has 843 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 6.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 57% 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 Harrison High School?
28.9% of students at Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Harrison High School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Harrison, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District?
Besides Harrison High School, Harrison School District also operates Harrison Middle School (865 students), Skyline Heights Elem. School (479 students), and Forest Heights Elem. School (375 students). See the Harrison School District district page for the complete list.