- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Joaquin, TX
Joaquin H S
Federal NCES profile for Joaquin 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 482481002774
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joaquin H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Joaquin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joaquin H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Joaquin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+490 students YoY
Joaquin H S grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (+220.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+490 students YoY 482481002774 · Joaquin, TX High · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 37.9:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Joaquin El (344 students)
Joaquin H S grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (+220.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joaquin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joaquin H S
720 students
- Joaquin El
Joaquin El
344 students
- Joaquin J H Sc 145
Joaquin J H School
145 students
What this shows Joaquin H S reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joaquin H S compares
Joaquin 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 | 37.9:1 | ▲ 158% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
37.9:1
students per teacher
- 158% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Joaquin H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joaquin Isd reports $14,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joaquin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin J H School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joaquin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin H S
How many students attend Joaquin H S?
Joaquin H S has 720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joaquin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), up 490.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin H S is 37.9:1, which is 158% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 141% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joaquin H S?
51.4% of students at Joaquin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joaquin H S?
The largest demographic group at Joaquin H S is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Joaquin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joaquin H S?
Joaquin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Joaquin H S rank among public schools in Joaquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Joaquin, 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 Joaquin Isd?
Besides Joaquin H S, Joaquin Isd also operates Joaquin El (344 students) and Joaquin J H School (145 students). See the Joaquin Isd district page for the complete list.