- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalhart, TX
Dalhart H S
Federal NCES profile for Dalhart H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481620001203
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalhart H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dalhart · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalhart H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dalhart H S held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481620001203 · Dalhart, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 12.7:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalhart El (523 students)
Dalhart H S held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dalhart H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalhart El
Dalhart El
523 students
- This school
Dalhart H S
481 students
- Dalhart Int
Dalhart Int
430 students
- Dalhart J H
Dalhart J H
412 students
What this shows Dalhart H S reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalhart H S compares
Dalhart 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,530
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
White 33.7%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Dalhart H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalhart Isd reports $10,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalhart H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dalhart Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dalhart J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalhart H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dalhart H S
How many students attend Dalhart H S?
Dalhart H S has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalhart H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalhart H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Dalhart H S?
37.1% of students at Dalhart H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalhart H S?
The largest demographic group at Dalhart H S is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Dalhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalhart H S?
Dalhart H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Dalhart H S rank among public schools in Dalhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dalhart Isd?
Besides Dalhart H S, Dalhart Isd also operates Dalhart El (523 students), Dalhart Int (430 students), and Dalhart J H (412 students). See the Dalhart Isd district page for the complete list.