Enrollment
759
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050789000509Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hot Springs World Class High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hot Springs World Class High School
Hot Springs World Class High School is a high-poverty, large charter high school in Hot Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 759 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 759 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hot Springs School District spends $14,922 per pupil, 22% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hot Springs School District also operates Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students) and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (647 students) alongside Hot Springs World Class High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hot Springs World Class High School compares
Hot Springs World Class High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs School District, which includes Hot Springs World Class High School.
$14,922
Per student
+22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 27.5%
Federal 28.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hot Springs World Class High School a good school?
Hot Springs World Class High School earns 47/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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