- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aransas Pass, TX
Aransas Pass H S
Federal NCES profile for Aransas Pass H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480858000224
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aransas Pass H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Aransas Pass · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aransas Pass H S has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aransas Pass H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX.
School address
District: Aransas Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480858000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Aransas Pass H S held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480858000224 · Aransas Pass, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 11.6:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: H T Faulk El (432 students)
Aransas Pass H S held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Aransas Pass H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H T Faulk El
H T Faulk El
432 students
- This school
Aransas Pass H S
431 students
- A C Blunt Midd
A C Blunt Middle
382 students
- Charlie Marsha
Charlie Marshall El
379 students
What this shows Aransas Pass H S reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aransas Pass H S compares
Aransas Pass 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$12,926
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 28.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Aransas Pass H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aransas Pass Isd reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aransas Pass H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H T Faulk El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A C Blunt Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlie Marshall El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aransas Pass H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aransas Pass H S
How many students attend Aransas Pass H S?
Aransas Pass H S has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aransas Pass, TX. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aransas Pass H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Aransas Pass H S is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Aransas Pass H S?
55.1% of students at Aransas Pass H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aransas Pass H S?
The largest demographic group at Aransas Pass H S is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Aransas Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aransas Pass H S?
Aransas Pass H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Aransas Pass H S rank among public schools in Aransas Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Aransas Pass H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, 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 Aransas Pass Isd?
Besides Aransas Pass H S, Aransas Pass Isd also operates H T Faulk El (432 students), A C Blunt Middle (382 students), and Charlie Marshall El (379 students). See the Aransas Pass Isd district page for the complete list.