- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Lavaca, TX
Hope H S
Federal NCES profile for Hope H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481248007199
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Port Lavaca · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope H S has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Port Lavaca, TX.
School address
District: Calhoun County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481248007199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hope H S grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481248007199 · Port Lavaca, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 3:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun H S (989 students)
Hope H S grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hope H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calhoun H S
Calhoun H S
989 students
- Jackson/Roosev
Jackson/Roosevelt El
836 students
- Harrison/Jeffe
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El
709 students
- Travis Middle
Travis Middle
693 students
- Seadrift Schoo 202
Seadrift School
202 students
- This school 21
Hope H S
21 students
What this shows Hope H S reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope H S compares
Hope 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,004
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
White 14.3%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Hope H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Calhoun County Isd reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Roosevelt El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seadrift School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope H S
How many students attend Hope H S?
Hope H S has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Lavaca, TX. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope H S is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 81% 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 Hope H S?
80.0% of students at Hope H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope H S?
The largest demographic group at Hope H S is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Port Lavaca, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope H S?
Hope H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hope H S rank among public schools in Port Lavaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun County Isd?
Besides Hope H S, Calhoun County Isd also operates Calhoun H S (989 students), Jackson/Roosevelt El (836 students), and Harrison/Jefferson/Madison El (709 students). See the Calhoun County Isd district page for the complete list.