- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lubbock, TX
Monterey H S
Federal NCES profile for Monterey 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 482850010892
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 12
- high schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey H S ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Monterey H S held near 2,081 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 136.4 → 132.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 482850010892 · Lubbock, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,117 enr · 15.6:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lubbock H S (1,927 students)
Monterey H S held near 2,081 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 136.4 → 132.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Monterey H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- Evans Middle 773
Evans Middle
773 students
What this shows Monterey H S reports 2,117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey H S compares
Monterey 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,117 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,117
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,692
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
White 20.9%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Monterey H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monterey H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~2,117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey H S
How many students attend Monterey H S?
Monterey H S has 2,117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,114 (2022-23) → 2,081 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey H S?
69.1% of students at Monterey H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey H S?
The largest demographic group at Monterey H S is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey H S?
Monterey 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 Monterey H S rank among high schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey H S ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Monterey H S, Lubbock Isd also operates Lubbock H S (1,927 students), Coronado H S (1,878 students), and Hutchinson Middle (845 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.