- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Great Hearts Western Hills
Federal NCES profile for Great Hearts Western Hills, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144113833Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Hearts Western Hills earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #248 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Hearts Western Hills has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Hearts Western Hills ranks #248 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Great Hearts Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480144113833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+177 students YoY
Great Hearts Western Hills grew from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 1,233 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+177 students YoY 480144113833 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,326 enr · 27.1:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Hearts Northern Oaks (1,430 students)
Great Hearts Western Hills grew from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 1,233 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Great Hearts Western Hills in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Hearts N
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
1,430 students
- Great Hearts F
Great Hearts Forest Heights
1,335 students
- This school
Great Hearts Western Hills
1,326 students
- Great Hearts L
Great Hearts Lakeside
1,279 students
- Great Hearts L
Great Hearts Live Oak
1,153 students
- Great Hearts A
Great Hearts Arlington
998 students
What this shows Great Hearts Western Hills reports 1,326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Hearts Western Hills compares
Great Hearts Western Hills is a growing 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 84% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,326
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,207
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
White 17.0%
African American 5.3%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Great Hearts Western Hills is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Great Hearts Texas reports $10,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Hearts Western Hills Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Northern Oaks | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Forest Heights | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Lakeside | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Live Oak | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Arlington | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Hearts Western Hills's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Hearts Western Hills
How many students attend Great Hearts Western Hills?
Great Hearts Western Hills has 1,326 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,233 (2023-24), up 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Western Hills?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Western Hills is 27.1:1, which is 84% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Hearts Western Hills?
36.3% of students at Great Hearts Western Hills are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Hearts Western Hills?
The largest demographic group at Great Hearts Western Hills is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Hearts Western Hills?
Great Hearts Western Hills has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Great Hearts Western Hills rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Hearts Western Hills ranks #248 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Hearts Texas?
Besides Great Hearts Western Hills, Great Hearts Texas also operates Great Hearts Northern Oaks (1,430 students), Great Hearts Forest Heights (1,335 students), and Great Hearts Lakeside (1,279 students). See the Great Hearts Texas district page for the complete list.