- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Magnolia, TX
Alpha
Federal NCES profile for Alpha, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482874008996
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpha earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpha has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpha ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Alpha grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+39.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.4 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 482874008996 · Magnolia, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 10.8:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia West H S (2,356 students)
Alpha grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+39.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.4 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alpha in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia West
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- Bear Branch J
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- This school 65
Alpha
65 students
What this shows Alpha reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpha compares
Alpha 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,946
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Alpha is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpha Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpha's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alpha
How many students attend Alpha?
Alpha has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Magnolia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Alpha?
50.8% of students at Alpha are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpha?
The largest demographic group at Alpha is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpha?
Alpha has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpha rank among high schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpha ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Alpha, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.