- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murphy, TX
C a Mcmillen H S
Federal NCES profile for C a Mcmillen 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 483510012193
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C a Mcmillen H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Murphy · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C a Mcmillen H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C a Mcmillen H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Murphy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
C a Mcmillen H S shrank from 1,170 students in 2022-23 to 1,100 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.6 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 483510012193 · Murphy, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,010 enr · 14.6:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
C a Mcmillen H S shrank from 1,170 students in 2022-23 to 1,100 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 69.6 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C a Mcmillen H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 1,010
C a Mcmillen H S
1,010 students
What this shows C a Mcmillen H S reports 1,010 students on the CCD universe file.
How C a Mcmillen H S compares
C a Mcmillen 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,384
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
274
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 29.5%
Asian 21.8%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, C a Mcmillen H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C a Mcmillen H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C a Mcmillen H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,010 students)
Frequently asked questions about C a Mcmillen H S
How many students attend C a Mcmillen H S?
C a Mcmillen H S has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murphy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,170 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C a Mcmillen H S?
The student-teacher ratio at C a Mcmillen H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 C a Mcmillen H S?
35.7% of students at C a Mcmillen H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C a Mcmillen H S?
The largest demographic group at C a Mcmillen H S is Hispanic or Latino at 30.4% of enrollment, in Murphy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C a Mcmillen H S?
C a Mcmillen 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 C a Mcmillen H S rank among public schools in Murphy?
By Resource Investment Index, C a Mcmillen H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Murphy, 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 Plano Isd?
Besides C a Mcmillen H S, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.