- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Katy, TX
Katy H S
Federal NCES profile for Katy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482517002809
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katy H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Katy H S has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katy H S ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+170 students YoY
Katy H S grew from 3,330 students in 2022-23 to 3,500 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 205.8 → 216.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+170 students YoY 482517002809 · Katy, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,543 enr · 17.3:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Katy H S grew from 3,330 students in 2022-23 to 3,500 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 205.8 → 216.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Katy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- This school
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- Jordan H S
Jordan H S
3,330 students
What this shows Katy H S reports 3,543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katy H S compares
Katy 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,543 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,543
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,284
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
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 12.0%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Katy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,330
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~3,543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katy H S
How many students attend Katy H S?
Katy H S has 3,543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,330 (2022-23) → 3,500 (2023-24), up 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Katy H S is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katy H S?
33.9% of students at Katy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katy H S?
The largest demographic group at Katy H S is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katy H S?
Katy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Katy H S rank among high schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Katy H S ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Katy H S, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Paetow H S (3,447 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.