- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Klein Forest H S
Federal NCES profile for Klein Forest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482574005522
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klein Forest H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Klein Forest H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klein Forest H S ranks #9 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Klein Forest H S held near 3,453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 245.3 → 243.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 482574005522 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,418 enr · 14:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Klein Forest H S held near 3,453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 245.3 → 243.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Klein Forest H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- This school
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- Wunderlich Int 1,319
Wunderlich Int
1,319 students
What this shows Klein Forest H S reports 3,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Klein Forest H S compares
Klein Forest 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,418 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,418
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,719
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
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
629
in-school suspensions + 580 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
African American 20.0%
Asian 6.5%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Klein Forest H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Klein Forest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wunderlich Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klein Forest H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- 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 (~3,418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Klein Forest H S
How many students attend Klein Forest H S?
Klein Forest H S has 3,418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,481 (2022-23) → 3,453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klein Forest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Klein Forest H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klein Forest H S?
71.7% of students at Klein Forest H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klein Forest H S?
The largest demographic group at Klein Forest H S is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klein Forest H S?
Klein Forest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Klein Forest H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Klein Forest H S ranks #9 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 Klein Isd?
Besides Klein Forest H S, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein H S (3,366 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.