- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Hill, TX
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hill Collegiate 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 481323012181
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill Collegiate H S ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323012181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 481323012181 · Cedar Hill, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 20.3:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- Waterford Oaks 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- Bessie Coleman 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- This school 304
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S
304 students
What this shows Cedar Hill Collegiate H S reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hill Collegiate H S compares
Cedar Hill Collegiate 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,107
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Cedar Hill Collegiate H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Hill Collegiate H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterford Oaks El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hill Collegiate H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hill Collegiate H S
How many students attend Cedar Hill Collegiate H S?
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S has 304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill Collegiate H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill Collegiate H S is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Hill Collegiate H S?
30.6% of students at Cedar Hill Collegiate H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Hill Collegiate H S?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hill Collegiate H S is African American at 51.0% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hill Collegiate H S?
Cedar Hill Collegiate 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 Cedar Hill Collegiate H S rank among public schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill Collegiate H S ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides Cedar Hill Collegiate H S, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Waterford Oaks El (521 students), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.