Enrollment
1,523
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, TX
Montgomery H S
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483126003513
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery H S ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Montgomery, TX.
School address
District: Montgomery Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483126003513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery H S
Montgomery H S is a large high school in Montgomery, Texas, enrolling 1,523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,523 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montgomery Isd spends $10,085 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students) and Oak Hills J H (1,311 students) alongside Montgomery H S.
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 Montgomery H S compares
Montgomery H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,523
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$10,085
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
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
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Montgomery H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery Isd, which includes Montgomery H S.
$10,085
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 11.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Montgomery H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeley Ranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keenan El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montgomery H S
How many students attend Montgomery H S?
Montgomery H S has 1,523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery H S?
21.5% of students at Montgomery H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery H S?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery H S is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Montgomery, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery H S?
Montgomery H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery H S rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery H S ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Montgomery, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Montgomery H S a good school?
Montgomery H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Montgomery Isd?
Besides Montgomery H S, Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students), Oak Hills J H (1,311 students), and Montgomery J H (1,083 students). See the Montgomery Isd district page for the complete list.
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