Enrollment
3,196
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Johnson H S
Federal NCES profile for Johnson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483294011973
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #36 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson H S ranks #36 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294011973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
178.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson H S
Johnson H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 3,196 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,196 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Madison H S (2,616 students) alongside Johnson 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 Johnson H S compares
Johnson 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,196 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,196
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
18:1
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
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,753
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 46.3%
White 32.1%
Asian 9.6%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Johnson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Johnson H S.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Johnson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy of Educational Excellence H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~3,196 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson H S
How many students attend Johnson H S?
Johnson H S has 3,196 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson H S?
19.3% of students at Johnson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson H S?
The largest demographic group at Johnson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson H S?
Johnson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Johnson H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson H S ranks #36 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
Is Johnson H S a good school?
Johnson H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 North East Isd?
Besides Johnson H S, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Madison H S (2,616 students), and Roosevelt H S (2,431 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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