HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL

HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL is a big secondary school in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas, operated by SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school caters to 2,271 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 510 students per school, that is 345% bigger than typical.

Across the 29 schools in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT (22,685 students total), HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL records that the most-represented group is Hispanic (45%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 40% White, 9% Pacific Islander, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 19% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL records 170 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 8.8:1, putting HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. Around 59% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 37.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 28.4%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Washington County shows median household income runs about $70,639, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Washington County's 76 public schools (combined enrollment of about 42,451 students), HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL, around 0.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL. On composite proficiency, HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL comes 8th of 9 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 36.6%.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 2,283 students in 2018 compared to 2,271 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 45% to 40%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.