Enrollment
1,983
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Melissa, TX
Melissa H S
Federal NCES profile for Melissa H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483012010505
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melissa H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Melissa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,983
- students enrolled
Melissa H S has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melissa H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Melissa, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melissa H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Melissa H S
Melissa H S is a large high school in Melissa, Texas, enrolling 1,983 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Texas schools and 39% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,983 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1983 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Melissa Isd spends $9,950 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Melissa Isd also operates Melissa Middle (1,741 students) and Harry Mckillop El (1,016 students) alongside Melissa 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 Melissa H S compares
Melissa 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,983
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,950
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1983 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 17.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Melissa H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melissa Isd, which includes Melissa H S.
$9,950
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 6.0%
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 Melissa H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry Mckillop El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Creek El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Wood El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melissa Ridge Education Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melissa H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,983 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Melissa H S
How many students attend Melissa H S?
Melissa H S has 1,983 students enrolled. It is a high school in Melissa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melissa H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Melissa H S is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melissa H S?
The largest demographic group at Melissa H S is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Melissa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melissa H S?
Melissa H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Melissa H S rank among public schools in Melissa?
By Resource Investment Index, Melissa H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Melissa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Melissa on the city page.
Is Melissa H S a good school?
Melissa H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Melissa Isd?
Besides Melissa H S, Melissa Isd also operates Melissa Middle (1,741 students), Harry Mckillop El (1,016 students), and North Creek El (885 students). See the Melissa Isd district page for the complete list.
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