- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garland, TX
Garland H S
Federal NCES profile for Garland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034002024
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garland H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Garland H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garland H S ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Garland H S held near 2,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 155.5 → 151.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482034002024 · Garland, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,335 enr · 15.1:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Garland H S held near 2,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 155.5 → 151.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- This school
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- S Garland H S
S Garland H S
2,001 students
What this shows Garland H S reports 2,335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garland H S compares
Garland 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,335 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,335
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$12,534
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 13.7%
African American 13.0%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Garland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S Garland H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,001
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garland H S
How many students attend Garland H S?
Garland H S has 2,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,484 (2022-23) → 2,481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Garland H S is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garland H S?
58.3% of students at Garland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garland H S?
The largest demographic group at Garland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garland H S?
Garland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Garland H S rank among high schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Garland H S ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Garland, 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 Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Garland H S, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Rowlett H S (2,156 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.