Enrollment
929
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Debakey H S for Health Prof
Federal NCES profile for Debakey H S for Health Prof, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364002483
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Debakey H S for Health Prof earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #31 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Debakey H S for Health Prof has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Debakey H S for Health Prof ranks #31 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Debakey H S for Health Prof compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Debakey H S for Health Prof
Debakey H S for Health Prof is a large high school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 929 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 929 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 926 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside Debakey H S for Health Prof.
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 Debakey H S for Health Prof compares
Debakey H S for Health Prof on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,031
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Asian 32.4%
African American 15.8%
White 15.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Debakey H S for Health Prof is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Debakey H S for Health Prof.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
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 Debakey H S for Health Prof Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Debakey H S for Health Prof's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Debakey H S for Health Prof
How many students attend Debakey H S for Health Prof?
Debakey H S for Health Prof has 929 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Debakey H S for Health Prof?
The student-teacher ratio at Debakey H S for Health Prof is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Debakey H S for Health Prof?
41.5% of students at Debakey H S for Health Prof are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Debakey H S for Health Prof?
The largest demographic group at Debakey H S for Health Prof is Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Debakey H S for Health Prof?
Debakey H S for Health Prof has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Debakey H S for Health Prof rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Debakey H S for Health Prof ranks #31 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
Is Debakey H S for Health Prof a good school?
Debakey H S for Health Prof earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Debakey H S for Health Prof, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.
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