- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Donna, TX
Donna H S
Federal NCES profile for Donna H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481739001497
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donna H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 20
- public schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Donna H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donna H S ranks #2 of 20 public schools in Donna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Donna H S held near 2,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 143.9 → 144.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481739001497 · Donna, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,992 enr · 13.9:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Donna North H S (1,974 students)
Donna H S held near 2,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 143.9 → 144.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Donna H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Donna H S
1,992 students
- Donna North H
Donna North H S
1,974 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
866 students
- Maria Alicia P 688
Maria Alicia P Munoz El
688 students
- W a Todd Middl 670
W a Todd Middle
670 students
- A P Solis Midd 646
A P Solis Middle
646 students
What this shows Donna H S reports 1,992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donna H S compares
Donna H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,992 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,992
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
332
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%
White 0.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Donna H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Donna Isd reports $15,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donna H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna North H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A P Solis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donna H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donna H S
How many students attend Donna H S?
Donna H S has 1,992 students enrolled. It is a high school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,095 (2022-23) → 2,075 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donna H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Donna H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Donna H S?
90.3% of students at Donna H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donna H S?
The largest demographic group at Donna H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donna H S?
Donna H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Donna H S rank among public schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, Donna H S ranks #2 of 20 public schools in Donna, 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 Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides Donna H S, Donna Isd also operates Donna North H S (1,974 students), Veterans Middle (866 students), and Maria Alicia P Munoz El (688 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.