- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Ischool High at University Park
Federal NCES profile for Ischool High at University Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016312903Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ischool High at University Park earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #282 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ischool High at University Park has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ischool High at University Park ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Ischool High at University Park grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 480016312903 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
433 enr · 28.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Ischool High at University Park grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ischool High at University Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school
Ischool High at University Park
433 students
What this shows Ischool High at University Park reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ischool High at University Park compares
Ischool High at University Park is a growing 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 | 28.9:1 | ▲ 97% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 97% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,324
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 33.3%
Asian 13.4%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Ischool High at University Park is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ischool High at University Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ischool High at University Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ischool High at University Park
How many students attend Ischool High at University Park?
Ischool High at University Park has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ischool High at University Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ischool High at University Park is 28.9:1, which is 97% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ischool High at University Park?
34.0% of students at Ischool High at University Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ischool High at University Park?
The largest demographic group at Ischool High at University Park is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ischool High at University Park?
Ischool High at University Park has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Ischool High at University Park rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ischool High at University Park ranks #282 of 435 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 schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Ischool High at University Park, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.