Enrollment
954
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · White Hall, AR
White Hall High School
Federal NCES profile for White Hall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051414001156
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Hall High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in White Hall · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
White Hall High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Hall High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in White Hall, AR.
School address
District: White Hall School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051414001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Hall High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Hall High School
White Hall High School is a large high school in White Hall, Arkansas, enrolling 954 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 954 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 251 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 954 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
White Hall School District also operates White Hall Junior High School (721 students) and Moody Elementary School (408 students) alongside White Hall 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 White Hall High School compares
White Hall 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$10,513
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 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 56.4%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, White Hall High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Hall School District, which includes White Hall High School.
$10,513
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 45.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 White Hall High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gandy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Hall High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~954 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Hall High School
How many students attend White Hall High School?
White Hall High School has 954 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Hall, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Hall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Hall High School is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 White Hall High School?
39.7% of students at White Hall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Hall High School?
The largest demographic group at White Hall High School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in White Hall, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Hall High School?
White Hall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 White Hall High School rank among public schools in White Hall?
By Resource Investment Index, White Hall High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in White Hall, 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 White Hall on the city page.
Is White Hall High School a good school?
White Hall High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 White Hall School District?
Besides White Hall High School, White Hall School District also operates White Hall Junior High School (721 students), Moody Elementary School (408 students), and Taylor Elementary School (373 students). See the White Hall School District district page for the complete list.
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