- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burnet, TX
Burnet H S
Federal NCES profile for Burnet H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481222000723
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnet H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Burnet · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnet H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Burnet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Burnet H S held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 69.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481222000723 · Burnet, TX High · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 13.3:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnet Middle (711 students)
Burnet H S held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 69.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burnet H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burnet H S
946 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle
711 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El
570 students
- Rj Richey El
Rj Richey El
510 students
- Bertram El
Bertram El
437 students
- Quest H S 35
Quest H S
35 students
What this shows Burnet H S reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnet H S compares
Burnet 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$11,954
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Burnet H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burnet Cisd reports $11,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnet H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rj Richey El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bertram El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnet H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnet H S
How many students attend Burnet H S?
Burnet H S has 946 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burnet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnet H S is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Burnet H S?
50.7% of students at Burnet H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnet H S?
The largest demographic group at Burnet H S is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Burnet, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnet H S?
Burnet H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Burnet H S rank among public schools in Burnet?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Burnet, 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 Burnet on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnet Cisd?
Besides Burnet H S, Burnet Cisd also operates Burnet Middle (711 students), Shady Grove El (570 students), and Rj Richey El (510 students). See the Burnet Cisd district page for the complete list.