- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Avalos P-Tech School
Federal NCES profile for Avalos P-Tech School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771013696
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalos P-Tech School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #33 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalos P-Tech School has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalos P-Tech School ranks #33 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Avalos P-Tech School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 480771013696 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 16:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Avalos P-Tech School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Avalos P-Tech School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 400
Avalos P-Tech School
400 students
What this shows Avalos P-Tech School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avalos P-Tech School compares
Avalos P-Tech School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,268
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
African American 7.3%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Avalos P-Tech School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avalos P-Tech School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalos P-Tech School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Avalos P-Tech School
How many students attend Avalos P-Tech School?
Avalos P-Tech School has 400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalos P-Tech School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalos P-Tech School is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avalos P-Tech School?
80.8% of students at Avalos P-Tech School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalos P-Tech School?
The largest demographic group at Avalos P-Tech School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalos P-Tech School?
Avalos P-Tech School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Avalos P-Tech School rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalos P-Tech School ranks #33 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 Aldine Isd?
Besides Avalos P-Tech School, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.