- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring, TX
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
Federal NCES profile for Carl Wunsche Sr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484122011277
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Wunsche Sr H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Wunsche Sr H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Wunsche Sr H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Carl Wunsche Sr H S held near 1,530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.4 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 484122011277 · Spring, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,503 enr · 15.7:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Carl Wunsche Sr H S held near 1,530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.4 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carl Wunsche Sr H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- This school
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- Chet Burchett 982
Chet Burchett El
982 students
What this shows Carl Wunsche Sr H S reports 1,503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Wunsche Sr H S compares
Carl Wunsche Sr 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,503 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,503
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,710
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
African American 25.7%
White 4.6%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Carl Wunsche Sr H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Wunsche Sr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chet Burchett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Wunsche Sr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Wunsche Sr H S
How many students attend Carl Wunsche Sr H S?
Carl Wunsche Sr H S has 1,503 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,508 (2022-23) → 1,530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Wunsche Sr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Wunsche Sr H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Wunsche Sr H S?
53.9% of students at Carl Wunsche Sr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Wunsche Sr H S?
The largest demographic group at Carl Wunsche Sr H S is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Wunsche Sr H S?
Carl Wunsche Sr H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Carl Wunsche Sr H S rank among high schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Wunsche Sr H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Carl Wunsche Sr H S, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.