- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Empowerment H S
Federal NCES profile for Empowerment H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480012508249Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empowerment H S earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #93 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Empowerment H S has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Empowerment H S ranks #93 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480012508249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Empowerment H S grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 480012508249 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
462 enr · 22:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus (526 students)
Empowerment H S grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Empowerment H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Scho
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus
526 students
- Southwest Scho
Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus
487 students
- This school
Empowerment H S
462 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle
284 students
- Phoenix School 107
Phoenix School at Southwest Schools
107 students
What this shows Empowerment H S reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Empowerment H S compares
Empowerment 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Empowerment H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Southwest Public Schools reports $17,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Empowerment H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoenix School at Southwest Schools | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Empowerment H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Empowerment H S
How many students attend Empowerment H S?
Empowerment H S has 462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empowerment H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Empowerment H S is 22:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Empowerment H S?
94.2% of students at Empowerment H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empowerment H S?
The largest demographic group at Empowerment H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empowerment H S?
Empowerment H S has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Empowerment H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Empowerment H S ranks #93 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Public Schools?
Besides Empowerment H S, Southwest Public Schools also operates Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus (526 students), Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus (487 students), and Discovery Middle (284 students). See the Southwest Public Schools district page for the complete list.