Enrollment
2,793
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cibolo, TX
Byron P Steele Ii H S
Federal NCES profile for Byron P Steele Ii H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483948010700
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron P Steele Ii H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Cibolo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron P Steele Ii H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron P Steele Ii H S ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948010700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron P Steele Ii H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron P Steele Ii H S
Byron P Steele Ii H S is a large high school in Cibolo, Texas, enrolling 2,793 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 30% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,793 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd spends $9,244 per pupil, 32% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students) and Dobie J H (1,231 students) alongside Byron P Steele Ii 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 Byron P Steele Ii H S compares
Byron P Steele Ii 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,793 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,793
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$9,244
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 26.2%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Byron P Steele Ii H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd, which includes Byron P Steele Ii H S.
$9,244
Per student
-32%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 Byron P Steele Ii H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Clemens H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron P Steele Ii H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,793 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Byron P Steele Ii H S
How many students attend Byron P Steele Ii H S?
Byron P Steele Ii H S has 2,793 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cibolo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron P Steele Ii H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron P Steele Ii H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron P Steele Ii H S?
20.8% of students at Byron P Steele Ii H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron P Steele Ii H S?
The largest demographic group at Byron P Steele Ii H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Cibolo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron P Steele Ii H S?
Byron P Steele Ii H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Byron P Steele Ii H S rank among public schools in Cibolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron P Steele Ii H S ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, 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 Cibolo on the city page.
Is Byron P Steele Ii H S a good school?
Byron P Steele Ii H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Byron P Steele Ii H S, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), Dobie J H (1,231 students), and Ray D Corbett J H (1,113 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.
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