- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leander, TX
Leander H S
Federal NCES profile for Leander H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703003042
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leander H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leander H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leander H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Leander H S held near 2,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 148.9 → 146.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482703003042 · Leander, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,131 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Leander H S held near 2,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 148.9 → 146.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leander H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- This school
Leander H S
2,131 students
- Glenn H S
Glenn H S
2,024 students
What this shows Leander H S reports 2,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leander H S compares
Leander 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 | 21.2% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
2,131
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
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
30.8%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Leander H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leander H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leander H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leander H S
How many students attend Leander H S?
Leander H S has 2,131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,218 (2022-23) → 2,202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leander H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Leander 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 Leander H S?
21.2% of students at Leander H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leander H S?
The largest demographic group at Leander H S is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leander H S?
Leander H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Leander H S rank among high schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Leander H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Leander, 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 Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Leander H S, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.