- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Itasca, TX
Itasca H S
Federal NCES profile for Itasca H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482448002743
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itasca H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Itasca · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Itasca H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itasca H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Itasca, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Itasca H S held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482448002743 · Itasca, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 10:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Itasca El (276 students)
Itasca H S held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Itasca H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Itasca El
Itasca El
276 students
- This school
Itasca H S
210 students
- Itasca Middle
Itasca Middle
151 students
What this shows Itasca H S reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Itasca H S compares
Itasca H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,126
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 41.4%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Itasca H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Itasca Isd reports $13,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Itasca H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Itasca Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Itasca H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Itasca H S
How many students attend Itasca H S?
Itasca H S has 210 students enrolled. It is a high school in Itasca, TX. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itasca H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Itasca H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Itasca H S?
55.7% of students at Itasca H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itasca H S?
The largest demographic group at Itasca H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Itasca, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itasca H S?
Itasca H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Itasca H S rank among public schools in Itasca?
By Resource Investment Index, Itasca H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Itasca, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Itasca Isd?
Besides Itasca H S, Itasca Isd also operates Itasca El (276 students) and Itasca Middle (151 students). See the Itasca Isd district page for the complete list.