- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Clear Lake H S
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake 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 481428000906
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #53 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 2,500
- students enrolled
Clear Lake H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake H S ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428000906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Clear Lake H S held near 2,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 145.1 → 142.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 481428000906 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,500 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Clear Lake H S held near 2,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 145.1 → 142.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- This school
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- Westbrook Int
Westbrook Int
1,160 students
What this shows Clear Lake H S reports 2,500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake H S compares
Clear Lake 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,500 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,500
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$10,214
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
320
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 76 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Asian 10.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Clear Lake H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Int | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake H S
How many students attend Clear Lake H S?
Clear Lake H S has 2,500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,533 (2022-23) → 2,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake H S is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake H S?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake H S is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake H S?
Clear Lake H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Clear Lake H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake H S ranks #53 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.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Clear Lake H S, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Creek H S (2,469 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.