- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Magnolia, TX
Magnolia West H S
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia West H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482874011311
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia West H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia West H S has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia West H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Magnolia West H S grew from 2,208 students in 2022-23 to 2,325 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 147.2 → 151.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 482874011311 · Magnolia, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,356 enr · 16:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia H S (2,292 students)
Magnolia West H S grew from 2,208 students in 2022-23 to 2,325 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 147.2 → 151.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Magnolia West H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- Bear Branch J
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- Bear Branch In
Bear Branch Int
1,082 students
What this shows Magnolia West H S reports 2,356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia West H S compares
Magnolia West H S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,356 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,356
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$10,946
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
336
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Magnolia West H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia West H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch Int | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia West H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- 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 (~2,356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia West H S
How many students attend Magnolia West H S?
Magnolia West H S has 2,356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Magnolia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,208 (2022-23) → 2,325 (2023-24), up 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia West H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia West H S is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia West H S?
45.4% of students at Magnolia West H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia West H S?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia West H S is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia West H S?
Magnolia West H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Magnolia West H S rank among high schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia West H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Magnolia West H S, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia H S (2,292 students), Magnolia Int (1,154 students), and Magnolia J H (1,120 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.