Enrollment
2,985
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483870004302
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
172.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-31% 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 San Angelo, Texas, enrolling 2,985 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,985 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (34%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Angelo Isd spends $9,824 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 682 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,985 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
San Angelo Isd also operates Glenn Middle (1,260 students) and Lake View H S (1,072 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,824
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Angelo Isd, which includes Central H S.
$9,824
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 38.4%
Federal 20.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~2,985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central H S a good school?
Central H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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