Enrollment
379
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Breckenridge, TX
Breckenridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Breckenridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481122000595
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckenridge H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Breckenridge H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, TX.
School address
District: Breckenridge Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481122000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breckenridge H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breckenridge H S
Breckenridge H S is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Breckenridge, Texas, enrolling 379 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Breckenridge H S is leaner than roughly 89% of Texas schools and 31% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 379 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,067 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #429.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 379 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Breckenridge Isd also operates East El (377 students) and South El (340 students) alongside Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge H S compares
Breckenridge 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$11,778
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Breckenridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breckenridge Isd, which includes Breckenridge H S.
$11,778
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 22.8%
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 Breckenridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breckenridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge H S
How many students attend Breckenridge H S?
Breckenridge H S has 379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Breckenridge, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Breckenridge H S?
52.4% of students at Breckenridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckenridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Breckenridge H S is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckenridge H S?
Breckenridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Breckenridge H S rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge on the city page.
Is Breckenridge H S a good school?
Breckenridge H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. 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 Breckenridge Isd?
Besides Breckenridge H S, Breckenridge Isd also operates East El (377 students), South El (340 students), and Breckenridge J H (278 students). See the Breckenridge Isd district page for the complete list.
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