- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bushland, TX
Bushland H S
Federal NCES profile for Bushland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483557010997
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bushland H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bushland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bushland H S has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bushland H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bushland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bushland H S shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 483557010997 · Bushland, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 11:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bushland Middle (350 students)
Bushland H S shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bushland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bushland H S
497 students
- Bushland Middl
Bushland Middle
350 students
- Bushland El
Bushland El
273 students
What this shows Bushland H S reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bushland H S compares
Bushland H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,273
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Bushland H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bushland Isd reports $12,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bushland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bushland El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bushland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bushland H S
How many students attend Bushland H S?
Bushland H S has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bushland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bushland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bushland H S is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Bushland H S?
13.0% of students at Bushland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bushland H S?
The largest demographic group at Bushland H S is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Bushland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bushland H S?
Bushland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bushland H S rank among public schools in Bushland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bushland H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bushland, 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 Bushland Isd?
Besides Bushland H S, Bushland Isd also operates Bushland Middle (350 students) and Bushland El (273 students). See the Bushland Isd district page for the complete list.