- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Harlan H S
Federal NCES profile for Harlan H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483312012985
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #51 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan H S ranks #51 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312012985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Harlan H S held near 2,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 147.9 → 139.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-74 students YoY 483312012985 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,778 enr · 18.9:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Harlan H S held near 2,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 147.9 → 139.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harlan H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- This school
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- Marshall H S
Marshall H S
2,634 students
What this shows Harlan H S reports 2,778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan H S compares
Harlan 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,778 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,778
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,632
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
339
in-school suspensions + 308 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 18.3%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Harlan H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan H S
How many students attend Harlan H S?
Harlan H S has 2,778 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,532 (2022-23) → 2,458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan H S is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan H S?
23.0% of students at Harlan H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan H S?
The largest demographic group at Harlan H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan H S?
Harlan H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Harlan H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan H S ranks #51 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Northside Isd?
Besides Harlan H S, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Clark H S (2,750 students), and Taft H S (2,670 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.