Enrollment
551
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Devine, TX
Devine H S
Federal NCES profile for Devine H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481695001469
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devine H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Devine · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Devine H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devine H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Devine, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devine H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devine H S
Devine H S is a mid-sized high school in Devine, Texas, enrolling 551 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #612.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (30%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Devine Isd spends $10,873 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Devine Isd also operates John J Ciavarra El (502 students) and Devine Intermediate School (454 students) alongside Devine 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 Devine H S compares
Devine 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$10,873
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 67.9%
White 29.6%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Devine H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Devine Isd, which includes Devine H S.
$10,873
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Devine H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Ciavarra El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devine Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devine Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Devine Daep School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Devine H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Devine H S
How many students attend Devine H S?
Devine H S has 551 students enrolled. It is a high school in Devine, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devine H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Devine H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Devine H S?
40.7% of students at Devine H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devine H S?
The largest demographic group at Devine H S is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Devine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devine H S?
Devine H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Devine H S rank among public schools in Devine?
By Resource Investment Index, Devine H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Devine, 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 Devine on the city page.
Is Devine H S a good school?
Devine H S earns 37/100 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 Devine Isd?
Besides Devine H S, Devine Isd also operates John J Ciavarra El (502 students), Devine Intermediate School (454 students), and Devine Middle (431 students). See the Devine Isd district page for the complete list.
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