Enrollment
2,445
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Boswell H S
Federal NCES profile for Boswell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481770001531
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boswell H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boswell H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boswell H S ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boswell H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boswell H S
Boswell H S is a large high school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 2,445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.3% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,445 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd spends $10,249 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students) and Saginaw H S (2,013 students) alongside Boswell 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 Boswell H S compares
Boswell 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,445
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$10,249
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
344
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 32.5%
African American 16.6%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Boswell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd, which includes Boswell H S.
$10,249
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.3%
Federal 11.7%
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 Boswell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Trail H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boswell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boswell H S
How many students attend Boswell H S?
Boswell H S has 2,445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boswell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Boswell H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boswell H S?
30.3% of students at Boswell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boswell H S?
The largest demographic group at Boswell H S is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boswell H S?
Boswell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Boswell H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Boswell H S ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
Is Boswell H S a good school?
Boswell H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. 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 Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Boswell H S, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), Saginaw H S (2,013 students), and Wayside Middle (1,119 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.
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