Enrollment
1,193
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Andrews, TX
Andrews H S
Federal NCES profile for Andrews H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480828000194
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrews H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrews H S
Andrews H S is a large high school in Andrews, Texas, enrolling 1,193 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 591 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #475, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (29%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Andrews Isd also operates Andrews Middle (970 students) and Clearfork El (721 students) alongside Andrews H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrews H S compares
Andrews H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
White 28.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Andrews H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andrews Isd, which includes Andrews H S.
$11,914
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 9.5%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andrews H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfork El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devonian El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Underwood El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,193 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Andrews H S
How many students attend Andrews H S?
Andrews H S has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andrews, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Andrews H S?
37.0% of students at Andrews H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews H S?
The largest demographic group at Andrews H S is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Andrews, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews H S?
Andrews H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrews H S rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Andrews, 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 Andrews on the city page.
Is Andrews H S a good school?
Andrews H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Andrews Isd?
Besides Andrews H S, Andrews Isd also operates Andrews Middle (970 students), Clearfork El (721 students), and Devonian El (649 students). See the Andrews Isd district page for the complete list.
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