- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Blanson Cte H S
Federal NCES profile for Blanson Cte H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771013733
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanson Cte H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #35 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanson Cte H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanson Cte H S ranks #35 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Blanson Cte H S held near 1,277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 480771013733 · Houston, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,258 enr · 19.1:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Blanson Cte H S held near 1,277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 75.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blanson Cte H S 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 1,258
Blanson Cte H S
1,258 students
What this shows Blanson Cte H S reports 1,258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanson Cte H S compares
Blanson Cte 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,258
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
African American 9.1%
Asian 2.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Blanson Cte H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Blanson Cte H S 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanson Cte H S'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 (~1,258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blanson Cte H S
How many students attend Blanson Cte H S?
Blanson Cte H S has 1,258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,299 (2022-23) → 1,277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanson Cte H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanson Cte H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blanson Cte H S?
85.2% of students at Blanson Cte H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanson Cte H S?
The largest demographic group at Blanson Cte H S is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanson Cte H S?
Blanson Cte H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Blanson Cte H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanson Cte H S ranks #35 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 Blanson Cte H S, 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.