- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alvarado, TX
Alvarado H S
Federal NCES profile for Alvarado H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480001100128
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvarado H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Alvarado · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvarado H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Alvarado, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Alvarado H S held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 76.5 → 76.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 480001100128 · Alvarado, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,163 enr · 15.3:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvarado J H (862 students)
Alvarado H S held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 76.5 → 76.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvarado H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alvarado H S
1,163 students
- Alvarado J H
Alvarado J H
862 students
- Alvarado Int
Alvarado Int
792 students
- Alvarado El-So 386
Alvarado El-South
386 students
- Lillian El 309
Lillian El
309 students
- Alvarado El-No 276
Alvarado El-North
276 students
What this shows Alvarado H S reports 1,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvarado H S compares
Alvarado 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,163
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$11,889
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
437
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 42.5%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Alvarado H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvarado Isd reports $11,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvarado H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alvarado Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvarado H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- 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 (~1,163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado H S
How many students attend Alvarado H S?
Alvarado H S has 1,163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alvarado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,172 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvarado H S?
53.7% of students at Alvarado H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvarado H S?
The largest demographic group at Alvarado H S is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Alvarado, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvarado H S?
Alvarado H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Alvarado H S rank among public schools in Alvarado?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Alvarado, 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 Alvarado on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvarado Isd?
Besides Alvarado H S, Alvarado Isd also operates Alvarado J H (862 students), Alvarado Int (792 students), and Alvarado El-South (386 students). See the Alvarado Isd district page for the complete list.