- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Braunfels, TX
Comal Academy
Federal NCES profile for Comal Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473006957
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comal Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 76
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Comal Academy ranks #4 of 7 high schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473006957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Comal Academy shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481473006957 · New Braunfels, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 24.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Comal Academy shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Comal Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 76
Comal Academy
76 students
What this shows Comal Academy reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comal Academy compares
Comal Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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.
Engagement
97.4%
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
$9,736
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Comal Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comal Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Comal Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Comal Academy
How many students attend Comal Academy?
Comal Academy has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Braunfels, TX. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), down 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comal Academy?
24.5% of students at Comal Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comal Academy?
The largest demographic group at Comal Academy is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comal Academy?
Comal Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Comal Academy rank among high schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Comal Academy ranks #4 of 7 high schools in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Comal Academy, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.