- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Desoto, TX
Desoto H S
Federal NCES profile for Desoto 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 481686001459
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desoto H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-171 students YoY
Desoto H S shrank from 2,216 students in 2022-23 to 2,045 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 129.3 → 126.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-171 students YoY 481686001459 · Desoto, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,936 enr · 15:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students)
Desoto H S shrank from 2,216 students in 2022-23 to 2,045 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 129.3 → 126.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Desoto H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- Desoto West Mi 370
Desoto West Middle
370 students
What this shows Desoto H S reports 1,936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto H S compares
Desoto H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,936
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,676
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 603 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Desoto H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- 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 (~1,936 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto H S
How many students attend Desoto H S?
Desoto H S has 1,936 students enrolled. It is a high school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,216 (2022-23) → 2,045 (2023-24), down 171.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desoto H S?
58.0% of students at Desoto H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto H S?
The largest demographic group at Desoto H S is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto H S?
Desoto H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desoto H S rank among high schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Desoto, 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 Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Desoto H S, Desoto Isd also operates Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students), and Frank D Moates El (468 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.