Enrollment
624
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ingleside, TX
Ingleside H S
Federal NCES profile for Ingleside H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482418002697
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ingleside H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ingleside H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ingleside H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ingleside, TX.
School address
District: Ingleside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482418002697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ingleside H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ingleside H S
Ingleside H S is a mid-sized high school in Ingleside, Texas, enrolling 624 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #724.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (44%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 47 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ingleside Isd also operates Ingleside Pri (511 students) and Gilbert J Mircovich El (478 students) alongside Ingleside 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 Ingleside H S compares
Ingleside 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,237
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
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 51.0%
White 44.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Ingleside 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 Ingleside Isd, which includes Ingleside H S.
$12,237
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.6%
State 8.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Ingleside H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert J Mircovich El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon Taylor Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ingleside H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ingleside H S
How many students attend Ingleside H S?
Ingleside H S has 624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ingleside, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingleside H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingleside H S is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ingleside H S?
49.3% of students at Ingleside H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ingleside H S?
The largest demographic group at Ingleside H S is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Ingleside, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ingleside H S?
Ingleside H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Ingleside H S rank among public schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ingleside H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ingleside, 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 Ingleside on the city page.
Is Ingleside H S a good school?
Ingleside H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Ingleside Isd?
Besides Ingleside H S, Ingleside Isd also operates Ingleside Pri (511 students), Gilbert J Mircovich El (478 students), and Leon Taylor Middle (458 students). See the Ingleside Isd district page for the complete list.
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