- Enrollment
- 4,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galena Park, TX
Galena Park H S
Federal NCES profile for Galena Park H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482025001983
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Park H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Galena Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena Park H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Park H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Galena Park, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Galena Park H S held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.2 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 482025001983 · Galena Park, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,815 enr · 15.3:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Senior High (4,284 students)
Galena Park H S held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.2 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Galena Park H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Se
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- This school
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- North Shore Mi 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- North Shore El 965
North Shore El
965 students
- Galena Park Mi 896
Galena Park Middle
896 students
What this shows Galena Park H S reports 1,815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Park H S compares
Galena Park 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,815 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,815
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,655
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
White 5.9%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Galena Park H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena Park H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galena Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Park H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Park H S
How many students attend Galena Park H S?
Galena Park H S has 1,815 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galena Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,914 (2022-23) → 1,886 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Park H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena Park H S?
84.3% of students at Galena Park H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Park H S?
The largest demographic group at Galena Park H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Galena Park, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Park H S?
Galena Park H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Galena Park H S rank among public schools in Galena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Park H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Galena Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Galena Park Isd?
Besides Galena Park H S, Galena Park Isd also operates North Shore Senior High (4,284 students), North Shore Middle (1,299 students), and Cobb 6th Grade Campus (991 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.