Enrollment
5,252
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Conroe, TX
Conroe H S
Federal NCES profile for Conroe H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500001002
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conroe H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Conroe H S has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conroe H S ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
295.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conroe H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conroe H S
Conroe H S is a higher-need, large high school in Conroe, Texas, enrolling 5,252 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 5,252 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Conroe Isd spends $9,973 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 81 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Conroe Isd also operates The Woodlands H S (4,444 students) and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students) alongside Conroe 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 Conroe H S compares
Conroe 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 5,252 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
5,252
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,973
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
Counselors14.9 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
720
in-school suspensions + 258 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 81 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 54.3%
White 26.0%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Conroe 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 Conroe Isd, which includes Conroe H S.
$9,973
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Conroe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conroe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~5,252 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Conroe H S
How many students attend Conroe H S?
Conroe H S has 5,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conroe, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conroe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Conroe H S is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conroe H S?
53.9% of students at Conroe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conroe H S?
The largest demographic group at Conroe H S is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conroe H S?
Conroe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Conroe H S rank among high schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Conroe H S ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Conroe, 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 Conroe on the city page.
Is Conroe H S a good school?
Conroe H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Conroe Isd?
Besides Conroe H S, Conroe Isd also operates The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students), and College Park H S (3,313 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.
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