Enrollment
2,226
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · College Station, TX
College Station H S
Federal NCES profile for College Station H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480735012482
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Station H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
College Station H S has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Station H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735012482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Station H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Station H S
College Station H S is a large high school in College Station, Texas, enrolling 2,226 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.6% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,226 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 540 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding College Station Isd spends $10,377 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
College Station Isd also operates A & M Cons H S (2,166 students) and Wellborn Middle (843 students) alongside College Station 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 College Station H S compares
College Station 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,226 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,226
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$10,377
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
228
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 11.6%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, College Station H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for College Station Isd, which includes College Station H S.
$10,377
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 9.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 College Station H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & M Cons H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pecan Trail Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Station H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- 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 (~2,226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about College Station H S
How many students attend College Station H S?
College Station H S has 2,226 students enrolled. It is a high school in College Station, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Station H S?
The student-teacher ratio at College Station H S is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Station H S?
29.6% of students at College Station H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Station H S?
The largest demographic group at College Station H S is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Station H S?
College Station H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 College Station H S rank among high schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, College Station H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in College Station, 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 College Station on the city page.
Is College Station H S a good school?
College Station H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 College Station Isd?
Besides College Station H S, College Station Isd also operates A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), Wellborn Middle (843 students), and Pecan Trail Int (779 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.
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