Enrollment
363
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Howe, TX
Howe H S
Federal NCES profile for Howe 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 482367002622
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Howe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howe H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howe H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howe H S
Howe H S is a mid-sized high school in Howe, Texas, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 646 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #193.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Howe Isd also operates Summit Hill El (323 students) and Howe Int (298 students) alongside Howe H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howe H S compares
Howe H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$11,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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
52
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Howe H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howe Isd, which includes Howe H S.
$11,528
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 59.3%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Howe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Howe H S
How many students attend Howe H S?
Howe H S has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howe, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Howe H S?
36.1% of students at Howe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howe H S?
The largest demographic group at Howe H S is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Howe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe H S?
Howe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howe H S rank among public schools in Howe?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Howe, 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 Howe on the city page.
Is Howe H S a good school?
Howe H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Howe Isd?
Besides Howe H S, Howe Isd also operates Summit Hill El (323 students), Howe Int (298 students), and Howe Middle (281 students). See the Howe Isd district page for the complete list.
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