- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hope, AR
Spring Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051263001018
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hope · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hope, AR.
School address
District: Spring Hill School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051263001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Spring Hill High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 051263001018 · Hope, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 6.8:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Hill Elementary School (348 students)
Spring Hill High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Spring Hill High School compares
Spring Hill 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 10% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,446
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Spring Hill High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Hill School District reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill High School
How many students attend Spring Hill High School?
Spring Hill High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hope, AR. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High School is 6.8:1, which is 50% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 57% 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 Spring Hill High School?
33.4% of students at Spring Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Hope, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill High School?
Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill High School rank among schools in Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hope, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Hill School District?
Besides Spring Hill High School, Spring Hill School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary School (348 students). See the Spring Hill School District district page for the complete list.