Enrollment
2,059
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Georgetown, TX
Georgetown H S
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482060002068
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown H S ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060002068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown H S
Georgetown H S is a large high school in Georgetown, Texas, enrolling 2,059 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,059 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students) and Wolf Ranch El (869 students) alongside Georgetown H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Georgetown H S compares
Georgetown H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,059 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
2,059
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
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
37.9%
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
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Georgetown H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Georgetown Isd, which includes Georgetown H S.
$11,115
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 7.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Georgetown H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,059 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown H S
How many students attend Georgetown H S?
Georgetown H S has 2,059 students enrolled. It is a high school in Georgetown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgetown H S?
22.7% of students at Georgetown H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown H S?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown H S is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown H S?
Georgetown H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgetown H S rank among high schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown H S ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is Georgetown H S a good school?
Georgetown H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides Georgetown H S, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Wolf Ranch El (869 students), and George Wagner Middle (837 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.
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