Enrollment
3,786
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480783000104
Hastings H S — Houston, TX
Federal NCES profile for Hastings H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
277.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hastings H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hastings H S reports 3,786 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 277.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the Texas average and 44% above the national baseline. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 196 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alief Isd spends $15,230 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 39.8% from the state, and 25.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hastings H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,786 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Texas — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,230
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 3,786 Top 100% in Texas — larger than 0% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 277.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.7% +21% vs state
NCES ID 480783000104
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 19.3
Students per counselor 196:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 593
Out-of-school suspensions 396
Expulsions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alief Isd, which includes Hastings H S.
$15,230
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 39.8%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings H S?
Hastings H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.