- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buda, TX
Jack C Hays H S
Federal NCES profile for Jack C Hays H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480001005244
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack C Hays H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack C Hays H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack C Hays H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+129 students YoY
Jack C Hays H S grew from 2,062 students in 2022-23 to 2,191 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 129.4 → 133.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+129 students YoY 480001005244 · Buda, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,304 enr · 17.9:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Jack C Hays H S grew from 2,062 students in 2022-23 to 2,191 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 129.4 → 133.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jack C Hays H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- This school
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- Uhland El 919
Uhland El
919 students
What this shows Jack C Hays H S reports 2,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack C Hays H S compares
Jack C Hays H S 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,304
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 60 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.8%
White 28.9%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Jack C Hays H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack C Hays H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uhland El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack C Hays H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack C Hays H S
How many students attend Jack C Hays H S?
Jack C Hays H S has 2,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,062 (2022-23) → 2,191 (2023-24), up 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack C Hays H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack C Hays H S is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack C Hays H S?
28.8% of students at Jack C Hays H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack C Hays H S?
The largest demographic group at Jack C Hays H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack C Hays H S?
Jack C Hays H S 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 Jack C Hays H S rank among high schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack C Hays H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Buda, 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 Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Jack C Hays H S, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Lehman H S (2,128 students), and Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle (1,198 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.