- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts
Federal NCES profile for Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364002552
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts ranks #12 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482364002552 · Houston, TX High · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 16.3:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 782
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts
782 students
What this shows Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts compares
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 18.7%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts
How many students attend Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts has 782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
14.6% of students at Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
The largest demographic group at Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts is White at 32.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts ranks #12 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.