- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Junction, TX
Junction H S
Federal NCES profile for Junction 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 482502002796
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Junction · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Junction, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Junction H S shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482502002796 · Junction, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 9.3:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction El (294 students)
Junction H S shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Junction H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction El
Junction El
294 students
- This school
Junction H S
177 students
- Junction Middl
Junction Middle
118 students
What this shows Junction H S reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction H S compares
Junction H S is a shrinking 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$13,759
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 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Junction H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Junction Isd reports $13,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junction Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junction H S
How many students attend Junction H S?
Junction H S has 177 students enrolled. It is a high school in Junction, TX. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction H S is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Junction H S?
53.7% of students at Junction H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction H S?
The largest demographic group at Junction H S is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Junction, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction H S?
Junction H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Junction H S rank among public schools in Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Junction, 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 Junction Isd?
Besides Junction H S, Junction Isd also operates Junction El (294 students) and Junction Middle (118 students). See the Junction Isd district page for the complete list.