- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs World Class High School
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs World Class High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050789000509Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs World Class High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs World Class High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs World Class High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050789000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Hot Springs World Class High School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 050789000509 · Hot Springs, AR High · MID · CHARTER
759 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students)
Hot Springs World Class High School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hot Springs World Class High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hot Springs Ju
Hot Springs Junior Academy
803 students
- This school
Hot Springs World Class High School
759 students
- Main Street Vi
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
647 students
- Langston Eleme
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
504 students
- Oaklawn Stem M
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
452 students
- Park Magnet an
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School
411 students
What this shows Hot Springs World Class High School reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hot Springs World Class High School compares
Hot Springs World Class 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,750
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.7%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Hot Springs World Class High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hot Springs School District reports $14,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hot Springs World Class High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Junior Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Stem Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs World Class High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs World Class High School
How many students attend Hot Springs World Class High School?
Hot Springs World Class High School has 759 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs World Class High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs World Class High School is 10.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Hot Springs World Class High School?
100.0% of students at Hot Springs World Class High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs World Class High School?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs World Class High School is African American at 35.7% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs World Class High School?
Hot Springs World Class High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Hot Springs World Class High School rank among high schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs World Class High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hot Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hot Springs School District?
Besides Hot Springs World Class High School, Hot Springs School District also operates Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students), Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (647 students), and Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School (504 students). See the Hot Springs School District district page for the complete list.