- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483012010505
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+277 students YoY
Melissa H S grew from 1,485 students in 2022-23 to 1,762 in 2023-24 (+18.7%).
Teacher FTE added 97.1 → 111.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+277 students YoY 483012010505 · Melissa, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,983 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Melissa Middle (1,741 students)
Melissa H S grew from 1,485 students in 2022-23 to 1,762 in 2023-24 (+18.7%). Teacher FTE added 97.1 → 111.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Melissa H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Melissa H S
1,983 students
- Melissa Middle
Melissa Middle
1,741 students
- Harry Mckillop
Harry Mckillop El
1,016 students
- North Creek El
North Creek El
885 students
- Willow Wood El
Willow Wood El
857 students
- Melissa Ridge 291
Melissa Ridge Education Center
291 students
What this shows Melissa H S reports 1,983 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melissa H S compares
Melissa H S is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,487
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
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.
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
District finance for Melissa Isd reports $10,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,016
- 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
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 (~1,983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,485 (2022-23) → 1,762 (2023-24), up 277.
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.