- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Allen, TX
Allen H S
Federal NCES profile for Allen H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480789000117
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 5,206
- students enrolled
Allen H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Allen H S held near 5,273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 277.8 → 275.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 480789000117 · Allen, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
5,206 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students)
Allen H S held near 5,273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 277.8 → 275.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Allen H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- Dr E T Boon El 789
Dr E T Boon El
789 students
What this shows Allen H S reports 5,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen H S compares
Allen 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 5,206 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
5,206
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,417
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
Counselors23.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
291
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
Asian 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Allen H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowery Freshman Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr E T Boon El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~5,206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Allen H S
How many students attend Allen H S?
Allen H S has 5,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 5,317 (2022-23) → 5,273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen H S?
The largest demographic group at Allen H S is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen H S?
Allen H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Allen H S rank among high schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Allen, 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 Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Allen H S, Allen Isd also operates Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students), and Ereckson Middle (1,263 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.