- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Andy Dekaney H S
Federal NCES profile for Andy Dekaney H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484122010786
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andy Dekaney H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #45 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Andy Dekaney H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andy Dekaney H S ranks #45 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Andy Dekaney H S held near 2,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 136.0 → 134.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+80 students YoY 484122010786 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,485 enr · 18.4:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Andy Dekaney H S held near 2,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 136.0 → 134.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Andy Dekaney H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- This school
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- Chet Burchett 982
Chet Burchett El
982 students
What this shows Andy Dekaney H S reports 2,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andy Dekaney H S compares
Andy Dekaney 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,485 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,485
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,710
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 480 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 103 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 40.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Andy Dekaney H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andy Dekaney H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chet Burchett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andy Dekaney H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andy Dekaney H S
How many students attend Andy Dekaney H S?
Andy Dekaney H S has 2,485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,401 (2022-23) → 2,481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andy Dekaney H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Andy Dekaney H S is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andy Dekaney H S?
70.3% of students at Andy Dekaney H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andy Dekaney H S?
The largest demographic group at Andy Dekaney H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andy Dekaney H S?
Andy Dekaney H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Andy Dekaney H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Andy Dekaney H S ranks #45 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Andy Dekaney H S, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Westfield H S (2,264 students), and Carl Wunsche Sr H S (1,503 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.