- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherwood, AR
Sylvan Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051185000941
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Hills High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Hills High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Hills High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Sylvan Hills High School held near 1,061 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 051185000941 · Sherwood, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,120 enr · 16:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students)
Sylvan Hills High School held near 1,061 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- Wilbur D. Mill
Wilbur D. Mills High School
612 students
What this shows Sylvan Hills High School reports 1,120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Hills High School compares
Sylvan Hills 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,120 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,120
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Sylvan Hills High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvan Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur D. Mills High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- 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 (~1,120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Hills High School
How many students attend Sylvan Hills High School?
Sylvan Hills High School has 1,120 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherwood, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,061 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills High School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylvan Hills High School?
28.8% of students at Sylvan Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Hills High School is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Hills High School?
Sylvan Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Sylvan Hills High School rank among high schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Hills High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sherwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Sylvan Hills High School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), Maumelle High School (869 students), and Sylvan Hills Middle School (772 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.