- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Alief Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Alief Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480783012389
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alief Early College H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alief Early College H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alief Early College H S ranks #5 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Alief Early College H S held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480783012389 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 18.3:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Alief Early College H S held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alief Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 402
Alief Early College H S
402 students
What this shows Alief Early College H S reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alief Early College H S compares
Alief Early College 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$13,388
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
African American 23.4%
Asian 17.7%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Alief Early College H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alief Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alief Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alief Early College H S
How many students attend Alief Early College H S?
Alief Early College H S has 402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alief Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alief Early College H S is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alief Early College H S?
68.3% of students at Alief Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alief Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Alief Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alief Early College H S?
Alief Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Alief Early College H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Alief Early College H S ranks #5 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides Alief Early College H S, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.