- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034002036
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
N Garland H S held near 2,785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 166.5 → 165.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482034002036 · Garland, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,929 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
N Garland H S held near 2,785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 166.5 → 165.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
N Garland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- This school
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- S Garland H S
S Garland H S
2,001 students
What this shows N Garland H S reports 2,929 students on the CCD universe file.
How N Garland H S compares
N Garland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,534
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
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.
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
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,335
- 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
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 (~2,929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,802 (2022-23) → 2,785 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.