- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Center, TX
Center H S
Federal NCES profile for Center H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481332000833
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Center · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Center H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Center, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Center H S held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481332000833 · Center, TX High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 12.5:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: F L Moffett Pri (630 students)
Center H S held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Center H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Center H S
662 students
- F L Moffett Pr
F L Moffett Pri
630 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
496 students
- Center El
Center El
476 students
- Roughrider Aca 43
Roughrider Academy
43 students
What this shows Center H S reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center H S compares
Center 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above 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
33.2%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 25.1%
African American 20.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Center H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Isd reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F L Moffett Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roughrider Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Center H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center H S
How many students attend Center H S?
Center H S has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Center 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 Center H S?
64.4% of students at Center H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center H S?
The largest demographic group at Center H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Center, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center H S?
Center H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Center H S rank among public schools in Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Center H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Center, 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 Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Isd?
Besides Center H S, Center Isd also operates F L Moffett Pri (630 students), Center Middle (496 students), and Center El (476 students). See the Center Isd district page for the complete list.