- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
H S for Law and Justice
Federal NCES profile for H S for Law and Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364005745
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H S for Law and Justice earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #27 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
H S for Law and Justice has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H S for Law and Justice ranks #27 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
H S for Law and Justice held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482364005745 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
H S for Law and Justice held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
H S for Law and Justice 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 391
H S for Law and Justice
391 students
What this shows H S for Law and Justice reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How H S for Law and Justice compares
H S for Law and Justice 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
African American 19.7%
White 3.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, H S for Law and Justice is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 for Law and Justice 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 for Law and Justice'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 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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about H S for Law and Justice
How many students attend H S for Law and Justice?
H S for Law and Justice has 391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H S for Law and Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at H S for Law and Justice is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H S for Law and Justice?
77.8% of students at H S for Law and Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H S for Law and Justice?
The largest demographic group at H S for Law and Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H S for Law and Justice?
H S for Law and Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 H S for Law and Justice rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, H S for Law and Justice ranks #27 of 102 high 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 high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides H S for Law and Justice, 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.