- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntsville, AR
Huntsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Huntsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050813000538
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntsville High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntsville High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntsville, AR.
School address
District: Huntsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050813000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Huntsville High School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.3 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 050813000538 · Huntsville, AR High · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 7.3:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Watson Primary School (516 students)
Huntsville High School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.3 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Huntsville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Huntsville High School
581 students
- Watson Primary
Watson Primary School
516 students
- Huntsville Int
Huntsville Intermediate Sch
479 students
- Huntsville Mid
Huntsville Middle School
470 students
- St. Paul Eleme 121
St. Paul Elementary School
121 students
- St. Paul High 120
St. Paul High School
120 students
What this shows Huntsville High School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntsville High School compares
Huntsville 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,577
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Huntsville High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville School District reports $11,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville High School
How many students attend Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has 581 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntsville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 54% 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 Huntsville High School?
46.1% of students at Huntsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Huntsville High School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Huntsville High School rank among public schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville School District?
Besides Huntsville High School, Huntsville School District also operates Watson Primary School (516 students), Huntsville Intermediate Sch (479 students), and Huntsville Middle School (470 students). See the Huntsville School District district page for the complete list.