- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · George West, TX
George West H S
Federal NCES profile for George West H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482055002065
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George West H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in George West · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George West H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George West H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in George West, TX.
School address
District: George West Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482055002065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
George West H S shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 482055002065 · George West, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 9.8:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: George West Pri (396 students)
George West H S shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George West H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George West Pr
George West Pri
396 students
- This school
George West H S
274 students
- George West El
George West El
235 students
- George West J 158
George West J H
158 students
What this shows George West H S reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How George West H S compares
George West H S is a shrinking 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,335
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 38.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, George West H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for George West Isd reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George West H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George West Pri | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George West El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George West J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George West H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about George West H S
How many students attend George West H S?
George West H S has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in George West, TX. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George West H S?
The student-teacher ratio at George West H S is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George West H S?
53.2% of students at George West H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George West H S?
The largest demographic group at George West H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in George West, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George West H S?
George West H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 George West H S rank among public schools in George West?
By Resource Investment Index, George West H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in George West, 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 George West Isd?
Besides George West H S, George West Isd also operates George West Pri (396 students), George West El (235 students), and George West J H (158 students). See the George West Isd district page for the complete list.