- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waxahachie, TX
Life H S Waxahachie
Federal NCES profile for Life H S Waxahachie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480005513098Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Life H S Waxahachie earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Life H S Waxahachie has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Life H S Waxahachie ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Life H S Waxahachie grew from 1,048 students in 2022-23 to 1,102 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 480005513098 · Waxahachie, TX High · MID · CHARTER
1,114 enr · 15.9:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Life School Oak Cliff (1,483 students)
Life H S Waxahachie grew from 1,048 students in 2022-23 to 1,102 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Life H S Waxahachie in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Life School Oa
Life School Oak Cliff
1,483 students
- This school
Life H S Waxahachie
1,114 students
- Life School Re
Life School Red Oak
1,045 students
- Life Middle Wa 551
Life Middle Waxahachie
551 students
- Life School La 455
Life School Lancaster
455 students
- Life School Ce 450
Life School Cedar Hill
450 students
What this shows Life H S Waxahachie reports 1,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Life H S Waxahachie compares
Life H S Waxahachie is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,114
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,430
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 14.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Life H S Waxahachie is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Life School reports $10,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Life H S Waxahachie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life School Oak Cliff | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Life School Red Oak | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Life Middle Waxahachie | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Life School Lancaster | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Life School Cedar Hill | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Life H S Waxahachie's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Life H S Waxahachie
How many students attend Life H S Waxahachie?
Life H S Waxahachie has 1,114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life H S Waxahachie?
The student-teacher ratio at Life H S Waxahachie is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Life H S Waxahachie?
42.8% of students at Life H S Waxahachie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Life H S Waxahachie?
The largest demographic group at Life H S Waxahachie is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Life H S Waxahachie?
Life H S Waxahachie has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Life H S Waxahachie rank among high schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Life H S Waxahachie ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Life School?
Besides Life H S Waxahachie, Life School also operates Life School Oak Cliff (1,483 students), Life School Red Oak (1,045 students), and Life Middle Waxahachie (551 students). See the Life School district page for the complete list.