- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blue Ridge, TX
Blue Ridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481059000531
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blue Ridge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge H S has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blue Ridge, TX.
School address
District: Blue Ridge Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481059000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Blue Ridge H S shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481059000531 · Blue Ridge, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 10.3:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge El (510 students)
Blue Ridge H S shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Ridge El
Blue Ridge El
510 students
- This school
Blue Ridge H S
298 students
- Blue Ridge Mid
Blue Ridge Middle
240 students
What this shows Blue Ridge H S reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge H S compares
Blue Ridge H S 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,913
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Blue Ridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Ridge Isd reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge H S
How many students attend Blue Ridge H S?
Blue Ridge H S has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blue Ridge, TX. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge H S is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Blue Ridge H S?
41.5% of students at Blue Ridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge H S is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Blue Ridge, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge H S?
Blue Ridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Blue Ridge H S rank among public schools in Blue Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge Isd?
Besides Blue Ridge H S, Blue Ridge Isd also operates Blue Ridge El (510 students) and Blue Ridge Middle (240 students). See the Blue Ridge Isd district page for the complete list.