At a glance
Reported students
378
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High: 378 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
4.9:1 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
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Palestine. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Palestine Wheatley School District. NCES reports 378 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.9:1, below 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 (83.9%) and Black (12.2%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
- 1How do the reported 4.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.81 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White83.9%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Palestine Wheatley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School Elementary · Palestine Wheatley School District | PK–06 | 448 | 0.8 mi |
| Stewart Elementary School Elementary · Forrest City School District | 03–05 | 400 | 7.4 mi |
| Forrest City High School High · Forrest City School District | 09–12 | 563 | 7.8 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Forrest City School District | PK–02 | 713 | 8 mi |
| Forrest City Junior High School Middle · Forrest City School District | 07–08 | 270 | 8 mi |
| East Arkansas Secondary Career Center High · East Arkansas Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
What grades does Palestine-Wheatley Senior High serve?
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Palestine Wheatley School District.
How many students attend Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High reported 378 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 4.9:1, based on 378 students and 76.81 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 Palestine-Wheatley Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palestine Wheatley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Palestine-Wheatley Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.2% 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 Palestine-Wheatley Senior High in?
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is part of Palestine Wheatley School District, based in Palestine, AR, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School (0.8 mi), Stewart Elementary School (7.4 mi), Forrest City High School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.