- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
Federal NCES profile for Houston Math Science and Technology Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364012211
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Math Science and Technology Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #70 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Math Science and Technology Center has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Math Science and Technology Center ranks #70 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
Houston Math Science and Technology Center held near 2,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-135 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.6 → 163.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-135 students YoY 482364012211 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,396 enr · 17.9:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Houston Math Science and Technology Center held near 2,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-135 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.6 → 163.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Houston Math Science and Technology Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 2,396
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
2,396 students
What this shows Houston Math Science and Technology Center reports 2,396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Math Science and Technology Center compares
Houston Math Science and Technology Center 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,396 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,396
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
509
in-school suspensions + 436 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
African American 6.6%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Houston Math Science and Technology Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston Math Science and Technology Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Math Science and Technology Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- 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 (~2,396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Math Science and Technology Center
How many students attend Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
Houston Math Science and Technology Center has 2,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,779 (2022-23) → 2,644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-135).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Math Science and Technology Center is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
93.0% of students at Houston Math Science and Technology Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
The largest demographic group at Houston Math Science and Technology Center is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
Houston Math Science and Technology Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Houston Math Science and Technology Center rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Math Science and Technology Center ranks #70 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Houston Math Science and Technology Center, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.