- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corinth, TX
Lake Dallas H S
Federal NCES profile for Lake Dallas H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482643002975
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Dallas H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Dallas H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Dallas H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Corinth, TX.
School address
District: Lake Dallas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482643002975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lake Dallas H S held near 1,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 82.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482643002975 · Corinth, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,283 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Dallas Middle (843 students)
Lake Dallas H S held near 1,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 82.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Dallas H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Dallas H S
1,283 students
- Lake Dallas Mi
Lake Dallas Middle
843 students
- Shady Shores E
Shady Shores El
554 students
- Corinth El
Corinth El
537 students
- Lake Dallas El 500
Lake Dallas El
500 students
What this shows Lake Dallas H S reports 1,283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Dallas H S compares
Lake Dallas 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,283 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,283
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$11,251
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Lake Dallas H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Dallas Isd reports $11,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Dallas H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dallas Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shady Shores El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corinth El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Dallas El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Dallas H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Dallas H S
How many students attend Lake Dallas H S?
Lake Dallas H S has 1,283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corinth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,293 (2022-23) → 1,285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Dallas H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Dallas H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Dallas H S?
27.6% of students at Lake Dallas H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Dallas H S?
The largest demographic group at Lake Dallas H S is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Corinth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Dallas H S?
Lake Dallas H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lake Dallas H S rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Dallas H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Corinth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Corinth on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Dallas Isd?
Besides Lake Dallas H S, Lake Dallas Isd also operates Lake Dallas Middle (843 students), Shady Shores El (554 students), and Corinth El (537 students). See the Lake Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.