- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
A+ Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for A+ Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020313579Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A+ Secondary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #134 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
A+ Secondary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A+ Secondary School ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
A+ Secondary School grew from 714 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 480020313579 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
790 enr · 20.8:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: A+ Academy El (888 students)
A+ Secondary School grew from 714 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How A+ Secondary School compares
A+ Secondary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
African American 2.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, A+ Secondary School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for A+ Academy reports $13,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A+ Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ Academy El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A+ Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about A+ Secondary School
How many students attend A+ Secondary School?
A+ Secondary School has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A+ Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A+ Secondary School is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A+ Secondary School?
93.4% of students at A+ Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A+ Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at A+ Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A+ Secondary School?
A+ Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A+ Secondary School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, A+ Secondary School ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in A+ Academy?
Besides A+ Secondary School, A+ Academy also operates A+ Academy El (888 students). See the A+ Academy district page for the complete list.