Enrollment
2,004
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Frisco, TX
Lone Star H S
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001012473
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 12
- high schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star H S ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
137.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Star H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Frisco, Texas, enrolling 2,004 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,004 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Lone Star H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lone Star H S compares
Lone Star H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,004 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,004
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Lone Star H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Lone Star H S.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lone Star H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,004 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Star H S
How many students attend Lone Star H S?
Lone Star H S has 2,004 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frisco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Lone Star H S?
13.7% of students at Lone Star H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star H S?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star H S is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star H S?
Lone Star H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lone Star H S rank among high schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star H S ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Frisco, 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 Frisco on the city page.
Is Lone Star H S a good school?
Lone Star H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Lone Star H S, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.
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