- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Joshua, TX
Joshua H S
Federal NCES profile for Joshua H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482493002781
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joshua H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Joshua · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joshua H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Joshua, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Joshua H S held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 101.9 → 101.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 482493002781 · Joshua, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 13:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Joshua El (733 students)
Joshua H S held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE held 101.9 → 101.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joshua H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joshua H S
1,313 students
- North Joshua E
North Joshua El
733 students
- R C Loflin Mid
R C Loflin Middle
696 students
- A G Elder El
A G Elder El
670 students
- Tom and Nita N
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
654 students
- Caddo Grove El
Caddo Grove El
611 students
What this shows Joshua H S reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joshua H S compares
Joshua 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,068
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Joshua H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joshua Isd reports $12,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joshua H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Joshua El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R C Loflin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A G Elder El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caddo Grove El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joshua H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joshua H S
How many students attend Joshua H S?
Joshua H S has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joshua, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joshua H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Joshua H S is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Joshua H S?
36.7% of students at Joshua H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joshua H S?
The largest demographic group at Joshua H S is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Joshua, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joshua H S?
Joshua H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Joshua H S rank among public schools in Joshua?
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Joshua, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Joshua on the city page.
What other schools are in Joshua Isd?
Besides Joshua H S, Joshua Isd also operates North Joshua El (733 students), R C Loflin Middle (696 students), and A G Elder El (670 students). See the Joshua Isd district page for the complete list.