- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alice, TX
Alice H S
Federal NCES profile for Alice H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480780000092
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Alice · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Alice, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Alice H S grew from 1,290 students in 2022-23 to 1,362 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 92.1 → 97.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 480780000092 · Alice, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,295 enr · 14.1:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams Middle (933 students)
Alice H S grew from 1,290 students in 2022-23 to 1,362 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 92.1 → 97.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alice H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alice H S
1,295 students
- Adams Middle
Adams Middle
933 students
- Schallert El
Schallert El
592 students
- Noonan El
Noonan El
523 students
- Dubose El 483
Dubose El
483 students
- Saenz El 471
Saenz El
471 students
What this shows Alice H S reports 1,295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice H S compares
Alice H S 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,295
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$12,993
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 5.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Alice H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alice Isd reports $12,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schallert El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noonan El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dubose El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saenz El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice H S
How many students attend Alice H S?
Alice H S has 1,295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alice, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,290 (2022-23) → 1,362 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice H S is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Alice H S?
74.6% of students at Alice H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice H S?
The largest demographic group at Alice H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Alice, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice H S?
Alice H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Alice H S rank among public schools in Alice?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Alice, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alice on the city page.
What other schools are in Alice Isd?
Besides Alice H S, Alice Isd also operates Adams Middle (933 students), Schallert El (592 students), and Noonan El (523 students). See the Alice Isd district page for the complete list.