- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Lavaca, TX
Calhoun H S
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481248000741
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Port Lavaca · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Port Lavaca, TX.
School address
District: Calhoun County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481248000741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Calhoun H S held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.4 → 78.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481248000741 · Port Lavaca, TX High · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 12.5:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson/Roosevelt El (836 students)
Calhoun H S held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.4 → 78.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Calhoun H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calhoun H S
989 students
- Jackson/Roosev
Jackson/Roosevelt El
836 students
- Harrison/Jeffe
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El
709 students
- Travis Middle
Travis Middle
693 students
- Seadrift Schoo 202
Seadrift School
202 students
- Port O Connor 64
Port O Connor School
64 students
What this shows Calhoun H S reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun H S compares
Calhoun 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$14,004
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 23.4%
Asian 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Calhoun H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County Isd reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson/Roosevelt El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seadrift School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port O Connor School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~989 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun H S
How many students attend Calhoun H S?
Calhoun H S has 989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Lavaca, TX. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Calhoun H S?
45.5% of students at Calhoun H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun H S?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun H S is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Port Lavaca, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun H S?
Calhoun H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Calhoun H S rank among public schools in Port Lavaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun County Isd?
Besides Calhoun H S, Calhoun County Isd also operates Jackson/Roosevelt El (836 students), Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El (709 students), and Travis Middle (693 students). See the Calhoun County Isd district page for the complete list.