- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Hill, TX
Cedar Hill H S
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hill H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481323000823
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hill H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hill H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill H S ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Cedar Hill H S shrank from 2,197 students in 2022-23 to 2,075 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 134.1 → 141.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 481323000823 · Cedar Hill, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,974 enr · 14.7:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Oaks El (521 students)
Cedar Hill H S shrank from 2,197 students in 2022-23 to 2,075 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 134.1 → 141.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hill H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- W S Permenter 456
W S Permenter Middle
456 students
What this shows Cedar Hill H S reports 1,974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hill H S compares
Cedar Hill 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,974
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors5.7 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 316 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 94 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 3.2%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Cedar Hill H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Oaks El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W S Permenter Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hill H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hill H S
How many students attend Cedar Hill H S?
Cedar Hill H S has 1,974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,197 (2022-23) → 2,075 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill H S is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Hill H S?
57.9% of students at Cedar Hill 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 H S?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hill H S is African American at 66.9% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hill H S?
Cedar Hill H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Hill H S rank among public schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill H S ranks #6 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 H S, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Waterford Oaks El (521 students), Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students), and Bessie Coleman Middle (488 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.