Enrollment
1,511
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, TX
Gregory-Portland H S
Federal NCES profile for Gregory-Portland 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 482178002199
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory-Portland 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.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory-Portland H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory-Portland H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Portland, TX.
School address
District: Gregory-Portland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482178002199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gregory-Portland H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gregory-Portland H S
Gregory-Portland H S is a large high school in Portland, Texas, enrolling 1,511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,511 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (34%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gregory-Portland Isd also operates Gregory-Portland Middle (1,148 students) and Andrews El (530 students) alongside Gregory-Portland 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 Gregory-Portland H S compares
Gregory-Portland 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 33.5%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Gregory-Portland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gregory-Portland Isd, which includes Gregory-Portland H S.
$13,710
Per student
+0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.6%
State 13.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Gregory-Portland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory-Portland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Cliff El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory-Portland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gregory-Portland H S
How many students attend Gregory-Portland H S?
Gregory-Portland H S has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory-Portland H S?
43.6% of students at Gregory-Portland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory-Portland H S?
The largest demographic group at Gregory-Portland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Portland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory-Portland H S?
Gregory-Portland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Gregory-Portland H S rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory-Portland H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Portland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Gregory-Portland H S a good school?
Gregory-Portland 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. 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 Gregory-Portland Isd?
Besides Gregory-Portland H S, Gregory-Portland Isd also operates Gregory-Portland Middle (1,148 students), Andrews El (530 students), and East Cliff El (474 students). See the Gregory-Portland Isd district page for the complete list.
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