- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gunter, TX
Gunter H S
Federal NCES profile for Gunter H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482196002213
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunter H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gunter · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunter H S has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunter H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gunter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gunter H S held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482196002213 · Gunter, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 11.2:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunter El (413 students)
Gunter H S held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gunter H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gunter El
Gunter El
413 students
- Gunter Middle
Gunter Middle
375 students
- This school
Gunter H S
368 students
What this shows Gunter H S reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunter H S compares
Gunter 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Gunter H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gunter Isd reports $18,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunter H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunter El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunter H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gunter H S
How many students attend Gunter H S?
Gunter H S has 368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gunter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunter H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunter H S is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Gunter H S?
17.8% of students at Gunter H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunter H S?
The largest demographic group at Gunter H S is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Gunter, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunter H S?
Gunter H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Gunter H S rank among public schools in Gunter?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunter H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gunter, 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 Gunter Isd?
Besides Gunter H S, Gunter Isd also operates Gunter El (413 students) and Gunter Middle (375 students). See the Gunter Isd district page for the complete list.