- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hico, TX
Hico H S
Federal NCES profile for Hico H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482307002345
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hico H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 324
- students enrolled
Hico H S has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Hico H S grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 482307002345 · Hico, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 11.2:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hico El (303 students)
Hico H S grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Hico H S compares
Hico H S is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,926
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Hico H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hico Isd reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hico H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hico El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hico H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hico H S
How many students attend Hico H S?
Hico H S has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hico, TX. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hico H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hico H S is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Hico H S?
46.2% of students at Hico H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hico H S?
The largest demographic group at Hico H S is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Hico, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hico H S?
Hico H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Hico Isd?
Besides Hico H S, Hico Isd also operates Hico El (303 students). See the Hico Isd district page for the complete list.