- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051182000899
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Prescott High School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 051182000899 · Prescott, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 6.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott Elementary School (363 students)
Prescott High School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Prescott High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott Eleme
Prescott Elementary School
363 students
- This school
Prescott High School
296 students
- Prescott Junio
Prescott Junior High School
242 students
What this shows Prescott High School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott High School compares
Prescott 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,770
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 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.
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
District finance for Prescott School District reports $11,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- 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 (~296 students)
- Alliance Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation Env Sci High · Los Angeles, CA 296 students
- Humanities and Arts (Harts) Academy of Los Angeles · Harbor City, CA 296 students
- Island Park High School · Fort Myers, FL 296 students
- Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School · Lakeland, FL 296 students
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 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 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.
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.