- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buna, TX
Buna H S
Federal NCES profile for Buna H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481209000705
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buna H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buna · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buna H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buna H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Buna H S held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481209000705 · Buna, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 10.6:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Buna El (721 students)
Buna H S held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buna H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buna El
Buna El
721 students
- This school
Buna H S
435 students
- Buna J H
Buna J H
318 students
What this shows Buna H S reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buna H S compares
Buna 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$12,468
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Buna H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buna Isd reports $12,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buna H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buna El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buna J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buna H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buna H S
How many students attend Buna H S?
Buna H S has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buna H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Buna H S is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Buna H S?
38.2% of students at Buna H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buna H S?
The largest demographic group at Buna H S is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Buna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buna H S?
Buna H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Buna H S rank among public schools in Buna?
By Resource Investment Index, Buna H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buna, 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 Buna Isd?
Besides Buna H S, Buna Isd also operates Buna El (721 students) and Buna J H (318 students). See the Buna Isd district page for the complete list.