Enrollment
3,543
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482517002809
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
205.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katy H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Katy H S
Katy H S is a large high school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 3,543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,543 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 42 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students) alongside Katy 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 Katy H S compares
Katy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,068
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Katy H S.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~3,543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Katy H S a good school?
Katy H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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