Enrollment
2,272
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longview, TX
Longview H S
Federal NCES profile for Longview H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482811003146Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longview H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Longview H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longview H S ranks #2 of 10 schools in Longview, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
153.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longview H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longview H S
Longview H S is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Longview, Texas, enrolling 2,272 students.
At 14.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,272 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Longview Isd also operates East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students) and Foster Middle (788 students) alongside Longview 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 Longview H S compares
Longview 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,272 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,272
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
African American 33.3%
White 18.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Longview H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview Isd, which includes Longview H S.
$13,505
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 18.8%
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 Longview H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Mcqueen El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longview H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~2,272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longview H S
How many students attend Longview H S?
Longview H S has 2,272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longview, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longview H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Longview H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longview H S?
78.1% of students at Longview H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longview H S?
The largest demographic group at Longview H S is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longview H S?
Longview H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Longview H S rank among schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Longview H S ranks #2 of 10 schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longview on the city page.
Is Longview H S a good school?
Longview H S earns 57/100 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 Longview Isd?
Besides Longview H S, Longview Isd also operates East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), Foster Middle (788 students), and Judson Steam Academy (538 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.
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