Enrollment
989
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481248000741
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Port Lavaca · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun H S
Calhoun H S is a large high school in Port Lavaca, Texas, enrolling 989 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 989 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 894 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #797, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 318 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 989 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Calhoun County Isd also operates Jackson/Roosevelt El (836 students) and Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El (709 students) alongside Calhoun 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 Calhoun H S compares
Calhoun 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,988
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County Isd, which includes Calhoun H S.
$12,988
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.7%
State 8.8%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (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 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.
Is Calhoun H S a good school?
Calhoun H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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