- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nacogdoches, TX
Central Heights H S
Federal NCES profile for Central Heights H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481344000844
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Heights H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Nacogdoches · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Heights H S has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nacogdoches, TX.
School address
District: Central Heights Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481344000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central Heights H S held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481344000844 · Nacogdoches, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 12.3:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Heights El (477 students)
Central Heights H S held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central Heights H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Height
Central Heights El
477 students
- This school
Central Heights H S
333 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
286 students
What this shows Central Heights H S reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Heights H S compares
Central Heights 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,934
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Central Heights H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Heights Isd reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Heights H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Heights H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Heights H S
How many students attend Central Heights H S?
Central Heights H S has 333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nacogdoches, TX. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights H S is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Heights H S?
27.5% of students at Central Heights H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Heights H S?
The largest demographic group at Central Heights H S is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Nacogdoches, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Heights H S?
Central Heights H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Central Heights H S rank among high schools in Nacogdoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Heights Isd?
Besides Central Heights H S, Central Heights Isd also operates Central Heights El (477 students) and Central Heights Middle (286 students). See the Central Heights Isd district page for the complete list.