Enrollment
1,328
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nevada, TX
Community H S
Federal NCES profile for Community H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481485000987
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Community H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nevada, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community H S
Community H S is a large high school in Nevada, Texas, enrolling 1,328 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,328 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #405, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Community Isd spends $10,170 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 50 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Community Isd also operates John & Barbara Roderick El (663 students) and Leland E Edge Middle (662 students) alongside Community 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 Community H S compares
Community 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,328
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$10,170
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 33.3%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Community H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Isd, which includes Community H S.
$10,170
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 41.1%
Federal 9.3%
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 Community H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Barbara Roderick El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland E Edge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclendon El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesmith El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collin Co J J a E P | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Community H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Community H S
How many students attend Community H S?
Community H S has 1,328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nevada, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Community H S is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community H S?
47.7% of students at Community H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community H S?
The largest demographic group at Community H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Nevada, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community H S?
Community H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Community H S rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Community H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nevada, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nevada on the city page.
Is Community H S a good school?
Community H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Community Isd?
Besides Community H S, Community Isd also operates John & Barbara Roderick El (663 students), Leland E Edge Middle (662 students), and Mcclendon El (548 students). See the Community Isd district page for the complete list.
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