- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harper, TX
Harper H S
Federal NCES profile for Harper H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482259002296
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper H S earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harper · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper H S has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Harper H S held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482259002296 · Harper, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 9:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper El (223 students)
Harper H S held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harper H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harper El
Harper El
223 students
- Harper Middle
Harper Middle
197 students
- This school
Harper H S
171 students
What this shows Harper H S reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper H S compares
Harper 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,265
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 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Harper H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harper Isd reports $12,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harper H S
How many students attend Harper H S?
Harper H S has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper H S is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Harper H S?
25.0% of students at Harper H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper H S?
The largest demographic group at Harper H S is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Harper, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper H S?
Harper H S has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Harper H S rank among public schools in Harper?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harper Isd?
Besides Harper H S, Harper Isd also operates Harper El (223 students) and Harper Middle (197 students). See the Harper Isd district page for the complete list.