Enrollment
946
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481222000723
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Burnet · Resource Index
- 45
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burnet H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burnet H S
Burnet H S is a higher-need, large high school in Burnet, Texas, enrolling 946 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 946 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 980 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #438.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Burnet Cisd also operates Burnet Middle (711 students) and Shady Grove El (570 students) alongside Burnet 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 Burnet H S compares
Burnet 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,488
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
Counselors2.9 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnet Cisd, which includes Burnet H S.
$11,488
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 9.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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.
Is Burnet H S a good school?
Burnet H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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