- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edinburg, TX
Lone Star H S South
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star H S South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480143208662
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star H S South earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 159
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star H S South ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
District: Texas Juvenile Justice Department · Texas
NCES ID 480143208662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lone Star H S South grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+22.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 480143208662 · Edinburg, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Star H S Central (225 students)
Lone Star H S South grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+22.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lone Star H S South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S Central
225 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S North
162 students
- This school
Lone Star H S South
159 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S Southeast
128 students
- Lone Star H S 82
Lone Star H S West
82 students
What this shows Lone Star H S South reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star H S South compares
Lone Star H S South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 159 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
African American 42.1%
White 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Lone Star H S South is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Lone Star H S South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star H S Central | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lone Star H S North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lone Star H S Southeast | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lone Star H S West | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star H S South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star H S South
How many students attend Lone Star H S South?
Lone Star H S South has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star H S South?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star H S South is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star H S South?
Lone Star H S South has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lone Star H S South rank among high schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star H S South ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Edinburg, 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 Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Besides Lone Star H S South, Texas Juvenile Justice Department also operates Lone Star H S Central (225 students), Lone Star H S North (162 students), and Lone Star H S Southeast (128 students). See the Texas Juvenile Justice Department district page for the complete list.