- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita Falls, TX
Hirschi H S
Federal NCES profile for Hirschi H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484578005210
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hirschi H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hirschi H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hirschi H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hirschi H S held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484578005210 · Wichita Falls, TX High · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 13.9:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Hirschi H S held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hirschi H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- This school
Hirschi H S
790 students
- Scotland Park 542
Scotland Park El
542 students
What this shows Hirschi H S reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hirschi H S compares
Hirschi 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$10,200
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hirschi H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hirschi H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hirschi H S
How many students attend Hirschi H S?
Hirschi H S has 790 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hirschi H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hirschi H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Hirschi H S?
73.0% of students at Hirschi H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hirschi H S?
Hirschi H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hirschi H S rank among high schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hirschi H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Hirschi H S, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Barwise Middle (1,164 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.