- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Friendswood, TX
Friendswood H S
Federal NCES profile for Friendswood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481995001948
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendswood H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 2,014
- students enrolled
Friendswood H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendswood H S ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Friendswood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481995001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Friendswood H S held near 1,966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.7 → 131.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481995001948 · Friendswood, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,014 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendswood J H (1,530 students)
Friendswood H S held near 1,966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.7 → 131.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Friendswood H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Friendswood H S
2,014 students
- Friendswood J
Friendswood J H
1,530 students
- C W Cline El
C W Cline El
906 students
- Zue S Bales In 640
Zue S Bales Int
640 students
- Windsong Int 607
Windsong Int
607 students
- Westwood El 497
Westwood El
497 students
What this shows Friendswood H S reports 2,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendswood H S compares
Friendswood 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,014 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,014
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,559
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Friendswood H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friendswood Isd reports $10,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendswood H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood J H | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C W Cline El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zue S Bales Int | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsong Int | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendswood H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- 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 (~2,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendswood H S
How many students attend Friendswood H S?
Friendswood H S has 2,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,980 (2022-23) → 1,966 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendswood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendswood H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendswood H S?
The largest demographic group at Friendswood H S is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendswood H S?
Friendswood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Friendswood H S rank among public schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendswood H S ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Friendswood, 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 Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendswood Isd?
Besides Friendswood H S, Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood J H (1,530 students), C W Cline El (906 students), and Zue S Bales Int (640 students). See the Friendswood Isd district page for the complete list.