- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Porte, TX
La Porte H S
Federal NCES profile for La Porte H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482619021038
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Porte H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Porte H S has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Porte H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
La Porte H S held near 2,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.3 → 125.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482619021038 · La Porte, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,090 enr · 17:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage El (667 students)
La Porte H S held near 2,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.3 → 125.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Porte H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- La Porte J H 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- La Porte El 503
La Porte El
503 students
What this shows La Porte H S reports 2,090 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Porte H S compares
La Porte 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,090 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,090
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$12,795
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
416
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
White 33.5%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, La Porte H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Porte H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Porte El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Porte H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~2,090 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about La Porte H S
How many students attend La Porte H S?
La Porte H S has 2,090 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Porte, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,069 (2022-23) → 2,079 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Porte H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Porte H S is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Porte H S?
45.5% of students at La Porte H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Porte H S?
The largest demographic group at La Porte H S is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Porte H S?
La Porte H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 La Porte H S rank among high schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, La Porte H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in La Porte, 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 La Porte on the city page.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides La Porte H S, La Porte Isd also operates Heritage El (667 students), La Porte J H (563 students), and Lomax J H (540 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.