- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Carnegie Vanguard H S
Federal NCES profile for Carnegie Vanguard H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364009273
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnegie Vanguard H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnegie Vanguard H S has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnegie Vanguard H S ranks #17 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Carnegie Vanguard H S held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482364009273 · Houston, TX High · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 23.1:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Carnegie Vanguard H S held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carnegie Vanguard H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 855
Carnegie Vanguard H S
855 students
What this shows Carnegie Vanguard H S reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnegie Vanguard H S compares
Carnegie Vanguard 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 57% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Asian 32.0%
White 18.6%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Carnegie Vanguard H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnegie Vanguard H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnegie Vanguard H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnegie Vanguard H S
How many students attend Carnegie Vanguard H S?
Carnegie Vanguard H S has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnegie Vanguard H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnegie Vanguard H S is 23.1:1, which is 57% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnegie Vanguard H S?
33.9% of students at Carnegie Vanguard H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnegie Vanguard H S?
The largest demographic group at Carnegie Vanguard H S is Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnegie Vanguard H S?
Carnegie Vanguard H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Carnegie Vanguard H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnegie Vanguard H S ranks #17 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Carnegie Vanguard H S, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.