- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Hastings H S
Federal NCES profile for Hastings H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480783000104
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings H S ranks #6 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Hastings H S held near 3,867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 277.9 → 273.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 480783000104 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,786 enr · 13.7:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Hastings H S held near 3,867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 277.9 → 273.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hastings H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- This school
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- Olle Middle 1,025
Olle Middle
1,025 students
What this shows Hastings H S reports 3,786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings H S compares
Hastings 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,786 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
3,786
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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.
Funding equity
$13,388
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
Counselors19.3 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
593
in-school suspensions + 396 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
African American 23.5%
Asian 8.2%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Hastings H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hastings H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olle Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~3,786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings H S
How many students attend Hastings H S?
Hastings H S has 3,786 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,930 (2022-23) → 3,867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings H S 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 Hastings H S?
74.7% of students at Hastings H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings H S?
The largest demographic group at Hastings H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings H S?
Hastings H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Hastings H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings H S ranks #6 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 Alief Isd?
Besides Hastings H S, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Taylor H S (2,838 students), and O'donnell Middle (1,214 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.