- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forney, TX
Forney H S
Federal NCES profile for Forney 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 481956001810
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forney H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forney H S has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forney H S ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Forney H S held near 2,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 127.6 → 130.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+79 students YoY 481956001810 · Forney, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,582 enr · 20.3:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Forney H S held near 2,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount). Teacher FTE added 127.6 → 130.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Forney H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- This school
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- Warren Middle 738
Warren Middle
738 students
What this shows Forney H S reports 2,582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forney H S compares
Forney 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,582 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,582
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,032
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 27.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Forney H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forney H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forney H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~2,582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forney H S
How many students attend Forney H S?
Forney H S has 2,582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,272 (2022-23) → 2,351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+79).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forney H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Forney H S is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forney H S?
22.2% of students at Forney H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forney H S?
The largest demographic group at Forney H S is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forney H S?
Forney H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Forney H S rank among public schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Forney H S ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Forney, 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 Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Forney H S, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Jackson Middle (807 students), and Rhodes is (746 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.