Enrollment
470
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970013388
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa is a mid-sized high school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students) and Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students) alongside Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa.
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 Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa compares
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,874
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Worth Isd, which includes Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 25.4%
Federal 23.6%
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 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
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa a good school?
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 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.
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