Enrollment
459
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050002801042
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Star City · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star City High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star City High School
Star City High School is a mid-sized high school in Star City, Arkansas, enrolling 459 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.8% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 165 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 459 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Star City School District also operates Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students) and Star City Middle School (322 students) alongside Star City 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 Star City High School compares
Star City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Star City School District, which includes Star City High School.
$12,820
Per student
+5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 50.5%
Federal 26.8%
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 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
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~459 students)
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Star City on the city page.
Is Star City High School a good school?
Star City High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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