Enrollment
3,285
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Fresnos, TX
Los Fresnos H S
Federal NCES profile for Los Fresnos H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482829003163
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Fresnos H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Los Fresnos · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Fresnos H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Fresnos H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829003163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
206.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Fresnos H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Fresnos H S
Los Fresnos H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Los Fresnos, Texas, enrolling 3,285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,285 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 793 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Resaca Middle (870 students) and Los Cuates Middle (825 students) alongside Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos H S compares
Los Fresnos 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,285 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
3,285
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
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.
Funding equity
$12,056
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
Counselors10.3 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
554
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
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 96.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Los Fresnos H S is less 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 Los Fresnos Cisd, which includes Los Fresnos H S.
$12,056
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 22.1%
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 Los Fresnos H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resaca Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Cuates Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer-Laakso El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Fresnos H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~3,285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Los Fresnos H S
How many students attend Los Fresnos H S?
Los Fresnos H S has 3,285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Fresnos H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Fresnos H S 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 Los Fresnos H S?
82.0% of students at Los Fresnos H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Fresnos H S?
The largest demographic group at Los Fresnos H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Fresnos H S?
Los Fresnos H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Fresnos H S rank among public schools in Los Fresnos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Fresnos H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Los Fresnos on the city page.
Is Los Fresnos H S a good school?
Los Fresnos H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. 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 Los Fresnos Cisd?
Besides Los Fresnos H S, Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Resaca Middle (870 students), Los Cuates Middle (825 students), and Rancho Verde El (696 students). See the Los Fresnos Cisd district page for the complete list.
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