Enrollment
885
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highlands, TX
Highlands J H
Federal NCES profile for Highlands J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482115002113
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Highlands · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands J H ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Highlands, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115002113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highlands J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highlands J H
Highlands J H is a high-poverty, large middle school in Highlands, Texas, enrolling 885 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 885 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #596.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 336 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 885 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students) and Sterling H S (2,150 students) alongside Highlands J H.
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 Highlands J H compares
Highlands J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,713
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.9%
White 14.6%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Highlands J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goose Creek Cisd, which includes Highlands J H.
$11,713
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 29.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Highlands J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highlands J H
How many students attend Highlands J H?
Highlands J H has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highlands, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands J H is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Highlands J H?
75.5% of students at Highlands J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands J H?
The largest demographic group at Highlands J H is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Highlands, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands J H?
Highlands J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highlands J H rank among public schools in Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands J H ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Highlands, 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 Highlands on the city page.
Is Highlands J H a good school?
Highlands J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Highlands J H, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.
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