Enrollment
512
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver City, TX
Denver City H S
Federal NCES profile for Denver City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481677001456
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver City H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Denver City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver City H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver City H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver City, TX.
School address
District: Denver City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481677001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denver City H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denver City H S
Denver City H S is a mid-sized high school in Denver City, Texas, enrolling 512 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Denver City Isd also operates Dodson Pri (334 students) and William G Gravitt J H (319 students) alongside Denver City 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 Denver City H S compares
Denver City 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 85.2%
White 11.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Denver City H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denver City Isd, which includes Denver City H S.
$14,325
Per student
+5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 Denver City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William G Gravitt J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelley El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denver City H S
How many students attend Denver City H S?
Denver City H S has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver City H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Denver City H S?
42.4% of students at Denver City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver City H S?
The largest demographic group at Denver City H S is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Denver City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver City H S?
Denver City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Denver City H S rank among public schools in Denver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver City H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver City, 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 Denver City on the city page.
Is Denver City H S a good school?
Denver City H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Denver City Isd?
Besides Denver City H S, Denver City Isd also operates Dodson Pri (334 students), William G Gravitt J H (319 students), and Kelley El (309 students). See the Denver City Isd district page for the complete list.
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