- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pottsville, AR
Pottsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Pottsville 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 051170000891
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsville High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsville High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, AR.
School address
District: Pottsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051170000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pottsville High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.4 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 051170000891 · Pottsville, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 5.9:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsville Elementary School (605 students)
Pottsville High School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.4 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pottsville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsville Ele
Pottsville Elementary School
605 students
- Pottsville Mid
Pottsville Middle Grade
417 students
- Pottsville Jun
Pottsville Junior High School
412 students
- This school
Pottsville High School
404 students
What this shows Pottsville High School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsville High School compares
Pottsville 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 70% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
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
21.3%
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
$10,324
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Pottsville High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsville School District reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pottsville Middle Grade | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pottsville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville High School
How many students attend Pottsville High School?
Pottsville High School has 404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pottsville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsville High School is 5.9:1, which is 57% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 62% 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 Pottsville High School?
17.7% of students at Pottsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Pottsville High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Pottsville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsville High School?
Pottsville 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 Pottsville High School rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, 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 Pottsville School District?
Besides Pottsville High School, Pottsville School District also operates Pottsville Elementary School (605 students), Pottsville Middle Grade (417 students), and Pottsville Junior High School (412 students). See the Pottsville School District district page for the complete list.