- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alpine, TX
Alpine H S
Federal NCES profile for Alpine H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480795000124
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alpine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Alpine H S held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 480795000124 · Alpine, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 9.9:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpine El (375 students)
Alpine H S held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alpine H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alpine El
Alpine El
375 students
- This school
Alpine H S
286 students
- Alpine Middle
Alpine Middle
244 students
What this shows Alpine H S reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine H S compares
Alpine 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
White 32.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Alpine H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine Isd reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine H S
How many students attend Alpine H S?
Alpine H S has 286 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alpine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine H S is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Alpine H S?
44.8% of students at Alpine H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine H S?
The largest demographic group at Alpine H S is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Alpine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine H S?
Alpine H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Alpine H S rank among public schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alpine, 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 Alpine Isd?
Besides Alpine H S, Alpine Isd also operates Alpine El (375 students) and Alpine Middle (244 students). See the Alpine Isd district page for the complete list.