Enrollment
2,356
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482874011311
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia West H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia West H S
Magnolia West H S is a large high school in Magnolia, Texas, enrolling 2,356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,356 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Magnolia Isd spends $10,506 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 478 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,356 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia H S (2,292 students) and Magnolia Int (1,154 students) alongside Magnolia West 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 Magnolia West H S compares
Magnolia West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,506
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Isd, which includes Magnolia West H S.
$10,506
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 27.0%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~2,356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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.
Is Magnolia West H S a good school?
Magnolia West H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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