- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hereford, TX
Hereford H S
Federal NCES profile for Hereford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482301002335
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hereford H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Hereford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hereford H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hereford H S ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hereford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hereford H S held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 84.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482301002335 · Hereford, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 13.4:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hereford J H (534 students)
Hereford H S held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 84.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hereford H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hereford H S
1,182 students
- Hereford J H
Hereford J H
534 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
479 students
- Aikman El 464
Aikman El
464 students
- Bluebonnet El 366
Bluebonnet El
366 students
- West Central E 331
West Central El
331 students
What this shows Hereford H S reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hereford H S compares
Hereford 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,359
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 8.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Hereford H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hereford Isd reports $11,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hereford H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aikman El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hereford H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hereford H S
How many students attend Hereford H S?
Hereford H S has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hereford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,176 (2022-23) → 1,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hereford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hereford H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Hereford H S?
78.6% of students at Hereford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hereford H S?
The largest demographic group at Hereford H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Hereford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hereford H S?
Hereford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hereford H S rank among public schools in Hereford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hereford H S ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hereford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hereford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hereford Isd?
Besides Hereford H S, Hereford Isd also operates Hereford J H (534 students), Northwest El (479 students), and Aikman El (464 students). See the Hereford Isd district page for the complete list.