Enrollment
2,500
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481428000906
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Lake H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S is a large high school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 2,500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,500 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clear Creek Isd spends $10,150 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 76 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students) and Clear Falls H S (2,508 students) alongside Clear Lake 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 Lake H S compares
Clear Lake 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,150
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Isd, which includes Clear Lake 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 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
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- 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
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 (~2,500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (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 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.
Is Clear Lake H S a good school?
Clear Lake H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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