- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Worth, TX
Lake Worth H S
Federal NCES profile for Lake Worth H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482649002978
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Worth H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Worth H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Worth H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Worth, TX.
School address
District: Lake Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482649002978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lake Worth H S held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 482649002978 · Lake Worth, TX High · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 14.4:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucyle Collins Middle (735 students)
Lake Worth H S held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Worth H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Worth H S
953 students
- Lucyle Collins
Lucyle Collins Middle
735 students
- Marilyn Miller
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
509 students
- Effie Morris E 356
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
356 students
- N a Howry Stea 349
N a Howry Steam Academy
349 students
- Marine Creek L 347
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
347 students
What this shows Lake Worth H S reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Worth H S compares
Lake Worth 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$13,817
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
African American 23.6%
White 15.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lake Worth H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Worth Isd reports $13,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Worth H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucyle Collins Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marilyn Miller Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effie Morris Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N a Howry Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marine Creek Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Worth H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Worth H S
How many students attend Lake Worth H S?
Lake Worth H S has 953 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 961 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Lake Worth H S?
82.6% of students at Lake Worth H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Worth H S?
The largest demographic group at Lake Worth H S is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Worth H S?
Lake Worth H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Worth H S rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Worth H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Worth Isd?
Besides Lake Worth H S, Lake Worth Isd also operates Lucyle Collins Middle (735 students), Marilyn Miller Language Academy (509 students), and Effie Morris Early Learning Academy (356 students). See the Lake Worth Isd district page for the complete list.