- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missouri City, TX
Hightower H S
Federal NCES profile for Hightower H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965007885
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hightower H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hightower H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hightower H S ranks #8 of 14 schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965007885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Hightower H S held near 2,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.3 → 146.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481965007885 · Missouri City, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,312 enr · 15.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Hightower H S held near 2,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.3 → 146.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hightower H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
Hightower H S
2,312 students
What this shows Hightower H S reports 2,312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hightower H S compares
Hightower 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,312 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,312
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Hightower H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hightower H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hightower H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hightower H S
How many students attend Hightower H S?
Hightower H S has 2,312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,535 (2022-23) → 2,494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hightower H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hightower H S is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hightower H S?
58.5% of students at Hightower H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hightower H S?
The largest demographic group at Hightower H S is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hightower H S?
Hightower H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hightower H S rank among schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hightower H S ranks #8 of 14 schools in Missouri City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Hightower H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.