Enrollment
296
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Prescott, AR
Prescott High School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051182000899
👥 S:T ratio 74
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prescott, AR.
School address
District: Prescott School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051182000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prescott High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prescott High School
Prescott High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Prescott, Arkansas, enrolling 296 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Prescott High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Arkansas schools and 53% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 296 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Prescott School District also operates Prescott Elementary School (363 students) and Prescott Junior High School (242 students) alongside Prescott 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 Prescott High School compares
Prescott 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 8% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$11,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
White 49.3%
African American 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Prescott High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prescott School District, which includes Prescott High School.
$11,482
Per student
-6%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 60.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Prescott High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- 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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prescott High School
How many students attend Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prescott, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School is 6.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 59% 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 Prescott High School?
100.0% of students at Prescott High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott High School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Prescott, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prescott High School rank among public schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prescott, 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 Prescott on the city page.
Is Prescott High School a good school?
Prescott High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 Prescott School District?
Besides Prescott High School, Prescott School District also operates Prescott Elementary School (363 students) and Prescott Junior High School (242 students). See the Prescott School District district page for the complete list.
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