Enrollment
368
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482196002213
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gunter · Resource Index
- 58
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gunter H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gunter H S
Gunter H S is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Gunter, Texas, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 316 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gunter Isd spends $18,022 per pupil, 32% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gunter Isd also operates Gunter El (413 students) and Gunter Middle (375 students) alongside Gunter 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 Gunter H S compares
Gunter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,022
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gunter Isd, which includes Gunter H S.
$18,022
Per student
+32%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher 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 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. See all public schools in Gunter on the city page.
Is Gunter H S a good school?
Gunter H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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