Enrollment
2,247
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Copperas Cove, TX
Copperas Cove H S
Federal NCES profile for Copperas Cove H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481524001030
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copperas Cove H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Copperas Cove H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copperas Cove H S ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
167.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copperas Cove H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copperas Cove H S
Copperas Cove H S is a large high school in Copperas Cove, Texas, enrolling 2,247 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,247 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Copperas Cove Isd spends $10,971 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Copperas Cove Isd also operates S C Lee J H (932 students) and C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El (847 students) alongside Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove H S compares
Copperas Cove 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,247 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,247
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$10,971
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Copperas Cove H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copperas Cove Isd, which includes Copperas Cove H S.
$10,971
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 64.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Copperas Cove H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S C Lee J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copperas Cove J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| House Creek El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copperas Cove H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Copperas Cove H S
How many students attend Copperas Cove H S?
Copperas Cove H S has 2,247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Copperas Cove, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copperas Cove H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Copperas Cove H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copperas Cove H S?
42.2% of students at Copperas Cove H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copperas Cove H S?
The largest demographic group at Copperas Cove H S is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copperas Cove H S?
Copperas Cove H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Copperas Cove H S rank among public schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Copperas Cove H S ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Copperas Cove, 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 Copperas Cove on the city page.
Is Copperas Cove H S a good school?
Copperas Cove H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Copperas Cove Isd?
Besides Copperas Cove H S, Copperas Cove Isd also operates S C Lee J H (932 students), C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El (847 students), and Copperas Cove J H (812 students). See the Copperas Cove Isd district page for the complete list.
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