- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hitchcock, TX
Hitchcock H S
Federal NCES profile for Hitchcock H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482331002367
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hitchcock H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hitchcock · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hitchcock H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hitchcock H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hitchcock, TX.
School address
District: Hitchcock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482331002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Hitchcock H S grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 482331002367 · Hitchcock, TX High · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 17.7:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hitchcock Pri (485 students)
Hitchcock H S grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hitchcock H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hitchcock H S
585 students
- Hitchcock Pri
Hitchcock Pri
485 students
- Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle
406 students
- Stewart El
Stewart El
355 students
- Hitchcock Head 181
Hitchcock Headstart
181 students
What this shows Hitchcock H S reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hitchcock H S compares
Hitchcock H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 18.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Hitchcock H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hitchcock Isd reports $14,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hitchcock H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hitchcock Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hitchcock H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hitchcock H S
How many students attend Hitchcock H S?
Hitchcock H S has 585 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hitchcock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock H S is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hitchcock H S?
75.1% of students at Hitchcock H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hitchcock H S?
The largest demographic group at Hitchcock H S is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Hitchcock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hitchcock H S?
Hitchcock H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hitchcock H S rank among public schools in Hitchcock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hitchcock H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hitchcock, 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 Hitchcock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hitchcock Isd?
Besides Hitchcock H S, Hitchcock Isd also operates Hitchcock Pri (485 students), Crosby Middle (406 students), and Stewart El (355 students). See the Hitchcock Isd district page for the complete list.