- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little River, TX
Academy H S
Federal NCES profile for Academy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480747000040
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Little River · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Little River, TX.
School address
District: Academy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480747000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Academy H S held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480747000040 · Little River, TX High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 14:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy El (444 students)
Academy H S held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Academy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Academy H S
546 students
- Academy El
Academy El
444 students
- Academy J H
Academy J H
417 students
- Academy Early 167
Academy Early Childhood Center
167 students
What this shows Academy H S reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy H S compares
Academy H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$9,690
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Academy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy Isd reports $9,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy H S
How many students attend Academy H S?
Academy H S has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little River, TX. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 H S?
28.3% of students at Academy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy H S?
The largest demographic group at Academy H S is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Little River, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy H S?
Academy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy H S rank among public schools in Little River?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Little River, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Academy Isd?
Besides Academy H S, Academy Isd also operates Academy El (444 students), Academy J H (417 students), and Academy Early Childhood Center (167 students). See the Academy Isd district page for the complete list.