- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480735012482
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
College Station H S held near 2,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 139.2 → 141.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 480735012482 · College Station, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,226 enr · 16:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: A & M Cons H S (2,166 students)
College Station H S held near 2,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 139.2 → 141.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
College Station H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
College Station H S
2,226 students
- A & M Cons H S
A & M Cons H S
2,166 students
- Wellborn Middl 843
Wellborn Middle
843 students
- Pecan Trail In 779
Pecan Trail Int
779 students
- Oakwood Int 729
Oakwood Int
729 students
- Spring Creek E 696
Spring Creek El
696 students
What this shows College Station H S reports 2,226 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Station H S compares
College Station 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,959
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
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.
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
District finance for College Station Isd reports $10,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,134 (2022-23) → 2,197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.