- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hardy, AR
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050777000491
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hardy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hardy, AR.
School address
District: Highland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050777000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Highland High School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 050777000491 · Hardy, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 7.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee Elementary School (581 students)
Highland High School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
581 students
- This school
Highland High School
476 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
442 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High School compares
Highland 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 12% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$12,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Highland High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland School District reports $12,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hardy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 53% 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 Highland High School?
100.0% of students at Highland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Hardy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School 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 Highland High School rank among public schools in Hardy?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hardy, 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 Highland School District?
Besides Highland High School, Highland School District also operates Cherokee Elementary School (581 students) and Highland Middle School (442 students). See the Highland School District district page for the complete list.