- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mathis, TX
Mathis H S
Federal NCES profile for Mathis H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482940003312
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathis H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mathis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathis H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathis H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mathis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mathis H S shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 482940003312 · Mathis, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.2:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mathis El (362 students)
Mathis H S shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mathis H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mathis H S
408 students
- Mathis El
Mathis El
362 students
- Mathis Middle
Mathis Middle
344 students
- Mathis Int
Mathis Int
315 students
What this shows Mathis H S reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathis H S compares
Mathis H S is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$16,231
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
White 10.0%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Mathis H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mathis Isd reports $16,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mathis H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mathis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mathis Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathis H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mathis H S
How many students attend Mathis H S?
Mathis H S has 408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mathis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathis H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathis H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mathis H S?
75.6% of students at Mathis H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathis H S?
The largest demographic group at Mathis H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Mathis, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathis H S?
Mathis H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mathis H S rank among public schools in Mathis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathis H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mathis, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mathis Isd?
Besides Mathis H S, Mathis Isd also operates Mathis El (362 students), Mathis Middle (344 students), and Mathis Int (315 students). See the Mathis Isd district page for the complete list.