Enrollment
384
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Abilene, TX
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480744012452
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Abilene, Texas, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 384 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,030 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #292.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students) and Cooper H S (1,570 students) alongside Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science compares
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abilene Isd, which includes Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science.
$11,671
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 40.5%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
How many students attend Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has 384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abilene, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
50.0% of students at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science rank among high schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Abilene on the city page.
Is Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science a good school?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.
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