- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mission, TX
Mission H S
Federal NCES profile for Mission H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483104003496
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission H S ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mission H S held near 2,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 161.6 → 169.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483104003496 · Mission, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,154 enr · 13.4:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (1,737 students)
Mission H S held near 2,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 161.6 → 169.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mission H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mission H S
2,154 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,737 students
- White J H 831
White J H
831 students
- Alton Memorial 819
Alton Memorial J H
819 students
- Mission J H 711
Mission J H
711 students
- Mims El 673
Mims El
673 students
What this shows Mission H S reports 2,154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission H S compares
Mission 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,154 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,154
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,955
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
Counselors11.1 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 280 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, Mission H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mission Cisd reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton Memorial J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mims El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission H S
How many students attend Mission H S?
Mission H S has 2,154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,218 (2022-23) → 2,209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Mission H S?
90.0% of students at Mission H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission H S?
The largest demographic group at Mission H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission H S?
Mission H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mission H S rank among high schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission H S ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Mission, 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 Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Mission Cisd?
Besides Mission H S, Mission Cisd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (1,737 students), White J H (831 students), and Alton Memorial J H (819 students). See the Mission Cisd district page for the complete list.