- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Star City, AR
Star City High School
Federal NCES profile for Star City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050002801042
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star City High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Star City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Star City High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star City High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Star City, AR.
School address
District: Star City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002801042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Star City High School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 050002801042 · Star City, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 12.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students)
Star City High School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Star City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Star City Jimm
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
679 students
- This school
Star City High School
459 students
- Star City Midd
Star City Middle School
322 students
What this shows Star City High School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star City High School compares
Star City High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$11,987
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Star City High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Star City School District reports $11,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star City High School
How many students attend Star City High School?
Star City High School has 459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Star City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star City High School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Star City High School?
46.8% of students at Star City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star City High School?
The largest demographic group at Star City High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Star City, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star City High School?
Star City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Star City High School rank among public schools in Star City?
By Resource Investment Index, Star City High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Star City, 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 Star City School District?
Besides Star City High School, Star City School District also operates Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students) and Star City Middle School (322 students). See the Star City School District district page for the complete list.