- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, TX
Detroit H S
Federal NCES profile for Detroit H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481689001465
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit H S earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Detroit, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Detroit H S grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481689001465 · Detroit, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 8.6:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit El (222 students)
Detroit H S grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Detroit H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit El
Detroit El
222 students
- This school
Detroit H S
154 students
- Detroit J H
Detroit J H
112 students
What this shows Detroit H S reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Detroit H S compares
Detroit H S is a growing 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$19,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 77 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Detroit H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Detroit Isd reports $19,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Detroit J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit H S
How many students attend Detroit H S?
Detroit H S has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, TX. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit H S is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Detroit H S?
56.2% of students at Detroit H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit H S?
The largest demographic group at Detroit H S is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit H S?
Detroit H S has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Detroit H S rank among public schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Detroit, 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 Detroit Isd?
Besides Detroit H S, Detroit Isd also operates Detroit El (222 students) and Detroit J H (112 students). See the Detroit Isd district page for the complete list.