- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
H S Ahead Academy
Federal NCES profile for H S Ahead Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364012602
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H S Ahead Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #101 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H S Ahead Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H S Ahead Academy ranks #101 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
H S Ahead Academy held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482364012602 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
H S Ahead Academy held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
H S Ahead Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 151
H S Ahead Academy
151 students
What this shows H S Ahead Academy reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How H S Ahead Academy compares
H S Ahead Academy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
93.4%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
African American 38.4%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, H S Ahead Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H S Ahead Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H S Ahead Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about H S Ahead Academy
How many students attend H S Ahead Academy?
H S Ahead Academy has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H S Ahead Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at H S Ahead Academy is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 H S Ahead Academy?
100.0% of students at H S Ahead Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H S Ahead Academy?
The largest demographic group at H S Ahead Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H S Ahead Academy?
H S Ahead Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 H S Ahead Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, H S Ahead Academy ranks #101 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides H S Ahead Academy, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.