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PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

781 W PICKENS RD, PEA RIDGE, AR 72751PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 10–12Non-Charter
566
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 566 students in grades 10–12 in PEA RIDGE, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,757 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in PEA RIDGE, Arkansas, serving grades 10–12 with 566 students. The district invests $13,757 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

566
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution317 male · 249 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 136 students
Student Composition
88%
Asian1%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050303000072

Academic Outcomes at PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,757Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,757
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,053
Student Support$2,614
Administration$1,651
Operations$2,064
Other$1,376
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,757 spent per student, an estimated $6,094 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
25%
State government
63.1%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOLPEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
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Middle
PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLPEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (479)451-8182
NCES ID: 050303000072
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PEA RIDGE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mid
PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
584 students · 07–09
32% FRL
Elem
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
575 students · PK–02
36% FRL
Mid
PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
395 students · 05–06
34% FRL
Elem
PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
374 students · 03–04
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
781 W PICKENS RD, PEA RIDGE, AR 72751
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.