Enrollment
1,283
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482643002975
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Dallas H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Dallas H S
Lake Dallas H S is a large high school in Corinth, Texas, enrolling 1,283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.6% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,283 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 453 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #203.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Dallas Isd spends $10,975 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lake Dallas Isd also operates Lake Dallas Middle (843 students) and Shady Shores El (554 students) alongside Lake Dallas H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Dallas H S compares
Lake Dallas H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Dallas Isd, which includes Lake Dallas H S.
$10,975
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 25.6%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Dallas H S a good school?
Lake Dallas H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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