Enrollment
2,410
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482526009380
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
167.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central H S
Central H S is a large high school in Keller, Texas, enrolling 2,410 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.8% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,410 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Keller Isd spends $10,782 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students) and Keller H S (2,951 students) alongside Central H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central H S compares
Central H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,782
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keller Isd, which includes Central H S.
$10,782
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,410 students)
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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.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Central H S a good school?
Central H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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