- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Hcc Life Skills Program
Federal NCES profile for Hcc Life Skills Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364016982
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hcc Life Skills Program earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #39 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hcc Life Skills Program has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hcc Life Skills Program ranks #39 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hcc Life Skills Program shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482364016982 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 3.8:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Hcc Life Skills Program shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hcc Life Skills Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 69
Hcc Life Skills Program
69 students
What this shows Hcc Life Skills Program reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hcc Life Skills Program compares
Hcc Life Skills Program is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 74% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
African American 26.1%
White 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Hcc Life Skills Program is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hcc Life Skills Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hcc Life Skills Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hcc Life Skills Program
How many students attend Hcc Life Skills Program?
Hcc Life Skills Program has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hcc Life Skills Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Hcc Life Skills Program is 3.8:1, which is 74% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 76% 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 Hcc Life Skills Program?
47.4% of students at Hcc Life Skills Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hcc Life Skills Program?
The largest demographic group at Hcc Life Skills Program is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hcc Life Skills Program?
Hcc Life Skills Program has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hcc Life Skills Program rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hcc Life Skills Program ranks #39 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Hcc Life Skills Program, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.