- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lubbock, TX
Lubbock-Cooper H S
Federal NCES profile for Lubbock-Cooper H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481518001024
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lubbock-Cooper H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 12
- high schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lubbock-Cooper H S has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lubbock-Cooper H S ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
District: Lubbock-Cooper Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481518001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-175 students YoY
Lubbock-Cooper H S shrank from 2,117 students in 2022-23 to 1,942 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 179.6 → 174.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-175 students YoY 481518001024 · Lubbock, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,856 enr · 10.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Lubbock-Cooper Middle (901 students)
Lubbock-Cooper H S shrank from 2,117 students in 2022-23 to 1,942 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 179.6 → 174.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lubbock-Cooper H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lubbock-Cooper H S
1,856 students
- Lubbock-Cooper
Lubbock-Cooper Middle
901 students
- Lubbock-Cooper
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle
857 students
- Lubbock-Cooper
Lubbock-Cooper East El
857 students
- Lubbock-Cooper
Lubbock-Cooper North El
826 students
- Lubbock-Cooper
Lubbock-Cooper Central El
763 students
What this shows Lubbock-Cooper H S reports 1,856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lubbock-Cooper H S compares
Lubbock-Cooper H S is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,856 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,856
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,369
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Lubbock-Cooper H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock-Cooper Isd reports $10,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lubbock-Cooper H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock-Cooper Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock-Cooper East El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock-Cooper North El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock-Cooper Central El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lubbock-Cooper H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lubbock-Cooper H S
How many students attend Lubbock-Cooper H S?
Lubbock-Cooper H S has 1,856 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,117 (2022-23) → 1,942 (2023-24), down 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lubbock-Cooper H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lubbock-Cooper H S is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Lubbock-Cooper H S?
28.0% of students at Lubbock-Cooper H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lubbock-Cooper H S?
The largest demographic group at Lubbock-Cooper H S is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lubbock-Cooper H S?
Lubbock-Cooper H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Lubbock-Cooper H S rank among high schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lubbock-Cooper H S ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock-Cooper Isd?
Besides Lubbock-Cooper H S, Lubbock-Cooper Isd also operates Lubbock-Cooper Middle (901 students), Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle (857 students), and Lubbock-Cooper East El (857 students). See the Lubbock-Cooper Isd district page for the complete list.