Enrollment
1,182
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482301002335
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hereford H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hereford H S
Hereford H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Hereford, Texas, enrolling 1,182 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,182 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 698 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hereford Isd spends $10,647 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hereford Isd also operates Hereford J H (534 students) and Northwest El (479 students) alongside Hereford 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 Hereford H S compares
Hereford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,647
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
Counselors4.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hereford Isd, which includes Hereford H S.
$10,647
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 42.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~1,182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Hereford H S a good school?
Hereford H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 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.
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