At a glance
Reported students
612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Mills University Studies High School: 612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
11.9:1 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
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Mills University Studies High School
Mills University Studies High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Little Rock. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Pulaski County Special School District. NCES reports 612 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 Black (59.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%). English learners represent 12.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mills University Studies High School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.5 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
- 12.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3.75
- 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
- White10.3%
- Hispanic26.5%
- Black59.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
7 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 Pulaski County Special School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maumelle High School
High · Grades 09–12
869 reported students
Joe T. Robinson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,030 reported students
Sylvan Hills High School
High · Grades 10–12
1,120 reported students
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
607 reported students
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Public schools near Mills University Studies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Arkansas Charter High High · Charter · Graduate Arkansas Charter | 09–12 | 557 | 3 mi |
| Metropolitan Career & Technical Center High · Little Rock School District | 09–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| Premier High School of Little Rock High · Charter · Premier High Schools of Arkansas | 09–12 | 78 | 4.6 mi |
| Premier High School Online High · Charter · Premier High Schools of Arkansas | 09–12 | 292 | 4.6 mi |
| Estem High School High · Charter · Estem Public Charter School | 09–12 | 676 | 4.7 mi |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy High School High · Charter · Arkansas Virtual Academy | 09–12 | 2,567 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mills University Studies High School
What grades does Mills University Studies High School serve?
Mills University Studies High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pulaski County Special School District.
How many students attend Mills University Studies High School?
Mills University Studies High School reported 612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mills University Studies High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 612 students and 51.5 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 Mills University Studies High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mills University Studies High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pulaski County Special School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mills University Studies High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57% 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 Mills University Studies High School in?
Mills University Studies High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mills University Studies High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Graduate Arkansas Charter High (3 mi), Metropolitan Career & Technical Center (3.5 mi), Premier High School of Little Rock (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.