Enrollment
72
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364013076
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is a high-poverty, small high school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 72 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is leaner than roughly 88% of Texas schools and 30% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 16 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 72 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton.
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 Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton compares
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,031
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton a good school?
Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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