- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
East Central H S
Federal NCES profile for East Central H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481785001554
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #62 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central H S ranks #62 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: East Central Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481785001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
East Central H S held near 3,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 184.9 → 183.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 481785001554 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,362 enr · 18.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students)
East Central H S held near 3,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 184.9 → 183.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Central H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Central H S
3,362 students
- East Central H 1,251
East Central Heritage Middle
1,251 students
- Legacy Middle 1,143
Legacy Middle
1,143 students
- Harmony El 781
Harmony El
781 students
- Sinclair El 739
Sinclair El
739 students
- Highland Fores 694
Highland Forest El
694 students
What this shows East Central H S reports 3,362 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central H S compares
East Central 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,362 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,362
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,989
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
White 11.8%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, East Central 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 East Central Isd reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Heritage Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinclair El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Forest El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~3,362 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Central H S
How many students attend East Central H S?
East Central H S has 3,362 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,252 (2022-23) → 3,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central H S?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central H S is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Central H S?
49.7% of students at East Central H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central H S?
The largest demographic group at East Central H S is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central H S?
East Central H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 East Central H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central H S ranks #62 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in East Central Isd?
Besides East Central H S, East Central Isd also operates East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students), Legacy Middle (1,143 students), and Harmony El (781 students). See the East Central Isd district page for the complete list.