- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro H S
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482328002363
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hillsboro, TX.
School address
District: Hillsboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482328002363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hillsboro H S held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482328002363 · Hillsboro, TX High · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 13.7:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro El (649 students)
Hillsboro H S held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro El
Hillsboro El
649 students
- This school
Hillsboro H S
616 students
- Hillsboro Int
Hillsboro Int
428 students
- Hillsboro J H
Hillsboro J H
290 students
- Hill Co J J a 1
Hill Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Hillsboro H S reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro H S compares
Hillsboro 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 21.9%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Hillsboro H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro H S
How many students attend Hillsboro H S?
Hillsboro H S has 616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsboro, TX. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro H S is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Hillsboro H S?
68.9% of students at Hillsboro H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro H S?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro H S is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro H S?
Hillsboro H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hillsboro H S rank among high schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hillsboro, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Isd?
Besides Hillsboro H S, Hillsboro Isd also operates Hillsboro El (649 students), Hillsboro Int (428 students), and Hillsboro J H (290 students). See the Hillsboro Isd district page for the complete list.