- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480870005643
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Martin H S held near 3,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-119 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 207.6 → 208.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-119 students YoY 480870005643 · Arlington, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,535 enr · 17.1:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Houston H S (3,208 students)
Martin H S held near 3,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-119 headcount). Teacher FTE added 207.6 → 208.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- Seguin H S
Seguin H S
1,554 students
What this shows Martin H S reports 3,535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin H S compares
Martin H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,746
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
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.
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
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~3,535 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,789 (2022-23) → 3,670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-119).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.