- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa
Federal NCES profile for Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970013388
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa ranks #2 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970013388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 481970013388 · Fort Worth, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 470
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa
470 students
What this shows Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa compares
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,690
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 32.8%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa
How many students attend Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa?
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa has 470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa?
The student-teacher ratio at Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa?
48.9% of students at Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa?
The largest demographic group at Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa?
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa ranks #2 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.