Enrollment
2,128
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pflugerville, TX
Hendrickson H S
Federal NCES profile for Hendrickson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483483009531
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hendrickson H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Pflugerville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hendrickson H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hendrickson H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pflugerville, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483009531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hendrickson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hendrickson H S
Hendrickson H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pflugerville, Texas, enrolling 2,128 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,128 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pflugerville Isd also operates Weiss H S (1,985 students) and John B Connally H S (1,974 students) alongside Hendrickson H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hendrickson H S compares
Hendrickson H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,128 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,128
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$11,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White 31.9%
African American 15.2%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Hendrickson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pflugerville Isd, which includes Hendrickson H S.
$11,648
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 13.1%
Federal 11.9%
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.
How Hendrickson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weiss H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohls Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hendrickson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hendrickson H S
How many students attend Hendrickson H S?
Hendrickson H S has 2,128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pflugerville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendrickson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendrickson H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hendrickson H S?
18.6% of students at Hendrickson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendrickson H S?
The largest demographic group at Hendrickson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment, in Pflugerville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendrickson H S?
Hendrickson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hendrickson H S rank among high schools in Pflugerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hendrickson H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pflugerville, 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 Pflugerville on the city page.
Is Hendrickson H S a good school?
Hendrickson H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Hendrickson H S, Pflugerville Isd also operates Weiss H S (1,985 students), John B Connally H S (1,974 students), and Pflugerville H S (1,794 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.
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