- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Kerr H S
Federal NCES profile for Kerr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480783015742
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kerr H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kerr H S has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kerr H S ranks #8 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kerr H S held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480783015742 · Houston, TX High · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 21.2:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Kerr H S held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kerr H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 807
Kerr H S
807 students
What this shows Kerr H S reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kerr H S compares
Kerr 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,388
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 15.9%
White 5.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Kerr H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kerr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kerr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kerr H S
How many students attend Kerr H S?
Kerr H S has 807 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerr H S is 21.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kerr H S?
58.5% of students at Kerr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kerr H S?
The largest demographic group at Kerr H S is Asian at 45.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kerr H S?
Kerr H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Kerr H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kerr H S ranks #8 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides Kerr H S, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.