- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesquite, TX
Horn H S
Federal NCES profile for Horn H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483039008764
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horn H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horn H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horn H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-155 students YoY
Horn H S shrank from 3,029 students in 2022-23 to 2,874 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 179.4 → 185.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-155 students YoY 483039008764 · Mesquite, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,757 enr · 15.4:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesquite H S (2,294 students)
Horn H S shrank from 3,029 students in 2022-23 to 2,874 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 179.4 → 185.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Horn H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- Poteet H S
Poteet H S
1,523 students
What this shows Horn H S reports 2,757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horn H S compares
Horn H S is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,757 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,757
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,223
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
412
in-school suspensions + 284 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 41.9%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Horn H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horn H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poteet H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horn H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horn H S
How many students attend Horn H S?
Horn H S has 2,757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,029 (2022-23) → 2,874 (2023-24), down 155.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horn H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Horn H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horn H S?
72.0% of students at Horn H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horn H S?
The largest demographic group at Horn H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horn H S?
Horn H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horn H S rank among high schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Horn H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Horn H S, Mesquite Isd also operates Mesquite H S (2,294 students), North Mesquite H S (2,099 students), and West Mesquite H S (1,997 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.