At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Harrisburg High School: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 593
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Harrisburg. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Harrisburg School District. NCES reports 516 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harrisburg High School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.9%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harrisburg School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Weiner Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
126 reported students
Public schools near Harrisburg High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Elementary School Elementary · Harrisburg School District | KG–05 | 428 | 0.6 mi |
| Arkansas Consolidated High School-Harrisburg High · Division of Youth Services School System | 05–12 | 19 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg High School
What grades does Harrisburg High School serve?
Harrisburg High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Harrisburg School District.
How many students attend Harrisburg High School?
Harrisburg High School reported 516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 593 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 516 students and 48.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harrisburg High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harrisburg High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisburg School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harrisburg High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harrisburg High School in?
Harrisburg High School is part of Harrisburg School District, based in Harrisburg, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harrisburg High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harrisburg Elementary School (0.6 mi), Arkansas Consolidated High School-Harrisburg (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.