Enrollment
2,929
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Garland, TX
N Garland H S
Federal NCES profile for N Garland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034002036
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N Garland H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
N Garland H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N Garland H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Garland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N Garland H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at N Garland H S
N Garland H S is a higher-need, large high school in Garland, Texas, enrolling 2,929 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 32 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and Garland H S (2,335 students) alongside N Garland 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 N Garland H S compares
N Garland 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,929 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,929
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$11,092
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.4%
Asian 22.2%
African American 12.1%
White 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, N Garland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes N Garland H S.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 N Garland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S Garland H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N Garland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,001
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about N Garland H S
How many students attend N Garland H S?
N Garland H S has 2,929 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N Garland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at N Garland H S is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N Garland H S?
55.9% of students at N Garland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N Garland H S?
The largest demographic group at N Garland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N Garland H S?
N Garland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 N Garland H S rank among high schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, N Garland H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Garland, 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 Garland on the city page.
Is N Garland H S a good school?
N Garland H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Garland Isd?
Besides N Garland H S, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), Garland H S (2,335 students), and Rowlett H S (2,156 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.
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