- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Haltom City, TX
Haltom H S
Federal NCES profile for Haltom H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481023000489
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haltom H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Haltom City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Haltom H S has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haltom H S ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, TX.
School address
District: Birdville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481023000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Haltom H S held near 2,755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 170.3 → 170.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 481023000489 · Haltom City, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,757 enr · 16.2:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Birdville H S (2,069 students)
Haltom H S held near 2,755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 170.3 → 170.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Haltom H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- Smithfield Mid 798
Smithfield Middle
798 students
What this shows Haltom H S reports 2,757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haltom H S compares
Haltom 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,757 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,757
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,940
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
Counselors10.8 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
446
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 18.4%
African American 9.5%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Haltom H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haltom H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdville H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haltom H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- 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 (~2,757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haltom H S
How many students attend Haltom H S?
Haltom H S has 2,757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Haltom City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,785 (2022-23) → 2,755 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haltom H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Haltom H S is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haltom H S?
59.4% of students at Haltom H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haltom H S?
The largest demographic group at Haltom H S is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Haltom City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haltom H S?
Haltom H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haltom H S rank among public schools in Haltom City?
By Resource Investment Index, Haltom H S ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Haltom City, 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 Haltom City on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Haltom H S, Birdville Isd also operates Birdville H S (2,069 students), Richland H S (2,063 students), and Haltom Middle (909 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.