Enrollment
459
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Clear Horizons Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Clear Horizons Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481428011416
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Horizons Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #39 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 459
- students enrolled
Clear Horizons Early College H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Horizons Early College H S ranks #39 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428011416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+123% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Horizons Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Horizons Early College H S
Clear Horizons Early College H S is a mid-sized high school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 123% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clear Creek Isd spends $10,150 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students) and Clear Falls H S (2,508 students) alongside Clear Horizons Early College 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 Clear Horizons Early College H S compares
Clear Horizons Early College 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 | 32.8:1 | ▲ 123% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,150
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 32.9%
Asian 27.9%
White 25.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Clear Horizons Early College H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Isd, which includes Clear Horizons Early College H S.
$10,150
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 18.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Clear Horizons Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Horizons Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~459 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Horizons Early College H S
How many students attend Clear Horizons Early College H S?
Clear Horizons Early College H S has 459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Horizons Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Horizons Early College H S is 32.8:1, which is 123% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Horizons Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Clear Horizons Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Horizons Early College H S?
Clear Horizons Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Clear Horizons Early College H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Horizons Early College H S ranks #39 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
Is Clear Horizons Early College H S a good school?
Clear Horizons Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Clear Horizons Early College H S, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.
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