- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Karen Wagner H S
Federal NCES profile for Karen Wagner H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482499010445
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karen Wagner H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #21 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Karen Wagner H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karen Wagner H S ranks #21 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Karen Wagner H S shrank from 2,366 students in 2022-23 to 2,224 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 163.5 → 164.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 482499010445 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,423 enr · 14.9:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Karen Wagner H S shrank from 2,366 students in 2022-23 to 2,224 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 163.5 → 164.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Karen Wagner H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- This school
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- Henry Metzger 991
Henry Metzger Middle
991 students
What this shows Karen Wagner H S reports 2,423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karen Wagner H S compares
Karen Wagner 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,423 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,423
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,253
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 340 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
African American 25.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Karen Wagner H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Karen Wagner H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Metzger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karen Wagner H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Karen Wagner H S
How many students attend Karen Wagner H S?
Karen Wagner H S has 2,423 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,366 (2022-23) → 2,224 (2023-24), down 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karen Wagner H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Karen Wagner H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Karen Wagner H S?
78.3% of students at Karen Wagner H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karen Wagner H S?
The largest demographic group at Karen Wagner H S is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karen Wagner H S?
Karen Wagner H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Karen Wagner H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Karen Wagner H S ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides Karen Wagner H S, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students), and Judson Middle (1,189 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.