- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hope, AR
Hope High School
Federal NCES profile for Hope High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050784000498
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Hope · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Hope, AR.
School address
District: Hope School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050784000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hope High School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.6 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 050784000498 · Hope, AR High · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 5.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary (929 students)
Hope High School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.6 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hope High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wm. Jefferson
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
929 students
- This school
Hope High School
611 students
- Hope Academy 217
Hope Academy
217 students
- Beryl Henry Up 198
Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
198 students
- Yerger Junior 188
Yerger Junior High School
188 students
- Creative Actio 69
Creative Action Team School
69 students
What this shows Hope High School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope High School compares
Hope 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 6% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 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
African American 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 22.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Hope High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hope School District reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yerger Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creative Action Team School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope High School
How many students attend Hope High School?
Hope High School has 611 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hope, AR. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope High School is 5.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 63% 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 Hope High School?
100.0% of students at Hope High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope High School?
The largest demographic group at Hope High School is African American at 39.8% of enrollment, in Hope, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope High School?
Hope High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Hope High School rank among public schools in Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Hope, 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 Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope School District?
Besides Hope High School, Hope School District also operates Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary (929 students), Hope Academy (217 students), and Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School (198 students). See the Hope School District district page for the complete list.