Enrollment
2,192
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Azle, TX
Azle H S
Federal NCES profile for Azle H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480920000382
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Azle H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Azle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Azle H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Azle H S ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Azle, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Azle H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Azle H S
Azle H S is a large high school in Azle, Texas, enrolling 2,192 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,192 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Azle Isd spends $10,337 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 123 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Azle Isd also operates Azle El (606 students) and Azle J H South (592 students) alongside Azle 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 Azle H S compares
Azle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,192 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,192
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$10,337
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 123 expulsions.
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
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Azle H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Azle Isd, which includes Azle H S.
$10,337
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Azle H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azle El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Azle J H South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W E Hoover El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santo Forte J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Azle H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,192 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Azle H S
How many students attend Azle H S?
Azle H S has 2,192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Azle, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Azle H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Azle H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Azle H S?
38.6% of students at Azle H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Azle H S?
The largest demographic group at Azle H S is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Azle, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Azle H S?
Azle H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Azle H S rank among public schools in Azle?
By Resource Investment Index, Azle H S ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Azle, 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 Azle on the city page.
Is Azle H S a good school?
Azle H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Azle Isd?
Besides Azle H S, Azle Isd also operates Azle El (606 students), Azle J H South (592 students), and Liberty El (540 students). See the Azle Isd district page for the complete list.
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