- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Keller, TX
Central H S
Federal NCES profile for Central 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 482526009380
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central H S ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Keller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Central H S held near 2,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 167.8 → 168.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482526009380 · Keller, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,410 enr · 14.4:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Central H S held near 2,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 167.8 → 168.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- This school
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- Parkwood Hill 1,022
Parkwood Hill Int
1,022 students
What this shows Central H S reports 2,410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central H S compares
Central 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,410 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,410
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,925
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 13.8%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Central H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkwood Hill Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central H S
How many students attend Central H S?
Central H S has 2,410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,551 (2022-23) → 2,542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Central H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Central H S?
25.8% of students at Central H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central H S?
The largest demographic group at Central H S is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central H S?
Central H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Central H S rank among high schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Central H S ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Keller, 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 Keller on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Central H S, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Fossil Ridge H S (2,140 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.