- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Angelo, TX
Central H S
Federal NCES profile for Central H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483870004302
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 11
- high schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central H S ranks #5 of 11 high schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870004302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Central H S held near 3,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 172.9 → 172.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 483870004302 · San Angelo, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,985 enr · 17.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenn Middle (1,260 students)
Central H S held near 3,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 172.9 → 172.5 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
- This school
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- Lone Star Midd 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- Lamar El 579
Lamar El
579 students
What this shows Central H S reports 2,985 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,985 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,985
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$10,684
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
528
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 34.0%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Central H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar El | 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
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central H S
How many students attend Central H S?
Central H S has 2,985 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Angelo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,065 (2022-23) → 3,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Central H S is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central H S?
42.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central H S?
Central H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Central H S rank among high schools in San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Central H S ranks #5 of 11 high schools in San Angelo, 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 San Angelo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Angelo Isd?
Besides Central H S, San Angelo Isd also operates Glenn Middle (1,260 students), Lake View H S (1,072 students), and Lone Star Middle (790 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.