- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherwood, AR
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Hills Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051185001737
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Hills Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Hills Junior High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Hills Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+375 students YoY
Sylvan Hills Junior High School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+101.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+375 students YoY 051185001737 · Sherwood, AR High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 24.9:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Sylvan Hills Junior High School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+101.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Hills Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
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
- This school
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- Wilbur D. Mill
Wilbur D. Mills High School
612 students
What this shows Sylvan Hills Junior High School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Hills Junior High School compares
Sylvan Hills Junior High School is a growing 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 83% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.9%
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Sylvan Hills Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur D. Mills High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Hills Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Hills Junior High School
How many students attend Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
Sylvan Hills Junior High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherwood, AR. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), up 375.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Junior High School is 24.9:1, which is 83% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
39.4% of students at Sylvan Hills Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Hills Junior High School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
Sylvan Hills Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sylvan Hills Junior High School rank among high schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Hills Junior High School ranks #3 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 Junior High School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.