- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Lanier H S
Federal NCES profile for Lanier H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483873004370
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #31 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier H S ranks #31 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Lanier H S held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.9 → 109.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+65 students YoY 483873004370 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,620 enr · 16.9:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Lanier H S held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.9 → 109.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lanier H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- This school
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- Edison H S
Edison H S
1,360 students
What this shows Lanier H S reports 1,620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier H S compares
Lanier 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,620 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,620
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,971
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
533
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Lanier H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier H S
How many students attend Lanier H S?
Lanier H S has 1,620 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,547 (2022-23) → 1,612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% 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 Lanier H S?
95.5% of students at Lanier H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier H S?
The largest demographic group at Lanier H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier H S?
Lanier H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Lanier H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier H S ranks #31 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Lanier H S, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Brackenridge H S (1,593 students), and Highlands H S (1,478 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.