Enrollment
3,535
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, TX
Martin H S
Federal NCES profile for Martin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480870005643
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 13
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin H S ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870005643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
207.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin H S
Martin H S is a large high school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 3,535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,535 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arlington Isd also operates Sam Houston H S (3,208 students) and Arlington H S (2,580 students) alongside Martin 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 Martin H S compares
Martin 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,535 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,535
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,489
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
Counselors12.9 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 19.6%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Martin H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Isd, which includes Martin H S.
$11,489
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 23.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 Martin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seguin H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~3,535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martin H S
How many students attend Martin H S?
Martin H S has 3,535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin H S is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin H S?
36.1% of students at Martin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin H S?
The largest demographic group at Martin H S is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin H S?
Martin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Martin H S rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin H S ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
Is Martin H S a good school?
Martin H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Arlington Isd?
Besides Martin H S, Arlington Isd also operates Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), Arlington H S (2,580 students), and Lamar H S (2,457 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.
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