- Enrollment
- 1,915
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mineral Wells, TX
Mineral Wells H S
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Wells H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483095003487
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Wells H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mineral Wells · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 51.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineral Wells H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Wells H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mineral Wells, TX.
School address
District: Mineral Wells Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483095003487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mineral Wells H S held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 483095003487 · Mineral Wells, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,275 enr · 51.2:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineral Wells El (1,915 students)
Mineral Wells H S held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mineral Wells H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mineral Wells H S
3,275 students
- Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells El
1,915 students
- Mineral Wells 498
Mineral Wells J H
498 students
- Mineral Wells 28
Mineral Wells Academy
28 students
What this shows Mineral Wells H S reports 3,275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineral Wells H S compares
Mineral Wells H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51.2:1 | ▲ 248% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,275 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,275
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
51.2:1
students per teacher
- 248% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,736
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 2752 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Mineral Wells H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mineral Wells Isd reports $11,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mineral Wells H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wells El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Wells J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Wells Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Wells H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~3,275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mineral Wells H S
How many students attend Mineral Wells H S?
Mineral Wells H S has 3,275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mineral Wells, TX. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Wells H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Wells H S is 51.2:1, which is 248% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 226% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mineral Wells H S?
71.2% of students at Mineral Wells H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineral Wells H S?
The largest demographic group at Mineral Wells H S is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Mineral Wells, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Wells H S?
Mineral Wells H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mineral Wells H S rank among public schools in Mineral Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Wells H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells Isd?
Besides Mineral Wells H S, Mineral Wells Isd also operates Mineral Wells El (1,915 students), Mineral Wells J H (498 students), and Mineral Wells Academy (28 students). See the Mineral Wells Isd district page for the complete list.