- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Branch, TX
Hill Country College Prep H S
Federal NCES profile for Hill Country College Prep H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473014081
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Country College Prep H S earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Spring Branch · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Country College Prep H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Country College Prep H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Spring Branch, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473014081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hill Country College Prep H S held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481473014081 · Spring Branch, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 12.7:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Hill Country College Prep H S held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hill Country College Prep H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 178
Hill Country College Prep H S
178 students
What this shows Hill Country College Prep H S reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Country College Prep H S compares
Hill Country College Prep 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,736
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Hill Country College Prep H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Country College Prep H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Country College Prep H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Country College Prep H S
How many students attend Hill Country College Prep H S?
Hill Country College Prep H S has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Country College Prep H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Country College Prep H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Hill Country College Prep H S?
18.1% of students at Hill Country College Prep H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Country College Prep H S?
The largest demographic group at Hill Country College Prep H S is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Spring Branch, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Country College Prep H S?
Hill Country College Prep H S has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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).
How does Hill Country College Prep H S rank among public schools in Spring Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Country College Prep H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Spring Branch, 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 Spring Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Hill Country College Prep H S, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.