- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton
Federal NCES profile for Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364013076
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton ranks #2 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482364013076 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 10.3:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 72
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton
72 students
What this shows Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton compares
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
African American 12.5%
White 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton
How many students attend Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?
87.8% of students at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?
The largest demographic group at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton ranks #2 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.