- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Heber Springs, AR
Heber Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Heber Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050756000467
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heber Springs High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Heber Springs · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heber Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Heber Springs, AR.
School address
District: Heber Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050756000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Heber Springs High School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 050756000467 · Heber Springs, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 8.5:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Heber Springs Elem. School (743 students)
Heber Springs High School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Heber Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heber Springs
Heber Springs Elem. School
743 students
- This school
Heber Springs High School
483 students
- Heber Springs
Heber Springs Middle School
391 students
What this shows Heber Springs High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heber Springs High School compares
Heber Springs 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,613
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Heber Springs High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heber Springs School District reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heber Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heber Springs Elem. School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heber Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heber Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heber Springs High School
How many students attend Heber Springs High School?
Heber Springs High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Heber Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heber Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heber Springs High School is 8.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 46% 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 Heber Springs High School?
33.9% of students at Heber Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heber Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Heber Springs High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Heber Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heber Springs High School?
Heber Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Heber Springs High School rank among public schools in Heber Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Heber Springs, 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 Heber Springs School District?
Besides Heber Springs High School, Heber Springs School District also operates Heber Springs Elem. School (743 students) and Heber Springs Middle School (391 students). See the Heber Springs School District district page for the complete list.