- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Malvern, AR
Malvern High School
Federal NCES profile for Malvern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050924001372
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malvern High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Malvern High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Malvern School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050924001372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Malvern High School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 050924001372 · Malvern, AR High · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 7.7:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Malvern Elementary School (781 students)
Malvern High School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Malvern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malvern Elemen
Malvern Elementary School
781 students
- This school
Malvern High School
559 students
- Wilson Interme 272
Wilson Intermediate School
272 students
- Malvern Junior 264
Malvern Junior High School
264 students
What this shows Malvern High School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malvern High School compares
Malvern 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% 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
20.9%
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
$13,806
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Malvern High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Malvern School District reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malvern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malvern Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malvern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malvern High School
How many students attend Malvern High School?
Malvern High School has 559 students enrolled. It is a high school in Malvern, AR. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern High School is 7.7:1, which is 43% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 51% 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 Malvern High School?
52.3% of students at Malvern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malvern High School?
The largest demographic group at Malvern High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malvern High School?
Malvern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Malvern High School rank among public schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Malvern, 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 Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Malvern School District?
Besides Malvern High School, Malvern School District also operates Malvern Elementary School (781 students), Wilson Intermediate School (272 students), and Malvern Junior High School (264 students). See the Malvern School District district page for the complete list.