Enrollment
2,998
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flower Mound, TX
Marcus H S
Federal NCES profile for Marcus H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482730005770
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcus H S earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Flower Mound · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcus H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Flower Mound, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730005770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
200.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marcus H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marcus H S
Marcus H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Flower Mound, Texas, enrolling 2,998 students.
At 15:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,998 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students) and Hebron H S (3,668 students) alongside Marcus 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 Marcus H S compares
Marcus 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,998 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,998
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,526
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 10.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Marcus H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewisville Isd, which includes Marcus H S.
$11,526
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 7.8%
Federal 10.0%
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 Marcus H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Killian Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcus H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~2,998 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marcus H S
How many students attend Marcus H S?
Marcus H S has 2,998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flower Mound, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcus H S?
8.8% of students at Marcus H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcus H S?
The largest demographic group at Marcus H S is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Flower Mound, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcus H S?
Marcus H S has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Marcus H S rank among high schools in Flower Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Flower Mound, 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 Flower Mound on the city page.
Is Marcus H S a good school?
Marcus H S earns 63/100 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 Lewisville Isd?
Besides Marcus H S, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.
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