Enrollment
1,949
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Garland, TX
Naaman Forest H S
Federal NCES profile for Naaman Forest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034006552
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naaman Forest H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Naaman Forest H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naaman Forest H S ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Garland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naaman Forest H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naaman Forest H S
Naaman Forest H S is a higher-need, large high school in Garland, Texas, enrolling 1,949 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,949 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 503 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,949 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and N Garland H S (2,929 students) alongside Naaman Forest 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 Naaman Forest H S compares
Naaman Forest 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,949
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
Counselors7.3 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
309
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 19.7%
Asian 11.3%
White 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Naaman Forest H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Naaman Forest 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 Naaman Forest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naaman Forest 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
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~1,949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Naaman Forest H S
How many students attend Naaman Forest H S?
Naaman Forest H S has 1,949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naaman Forest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Naaman Forest H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naaman Forest H S?
62.1% of students at Naaman Forest H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naaman Forest H S?
The largest demographic group at Naaman Forest H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naaman Forest H S?
Naaman Forest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Naaman Forest H S rank among high schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Naaman Forest H S ranks #5 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 Naaman Forest H S a good school?
Naaman Forest H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Naaman Forest H S, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.
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