- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nederland, TX
Nederland H S
Federal NCES profile for Nederland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483228003581
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nederland H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Nederland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nederland H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nederland H S ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Nederland, TX.
School address
District: Nederland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483228003581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Nederland H S held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.6 → 111.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 483228003581 · Nederland, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,500 enr · 13.8:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Helena Park El (760 students)
Nederland H S held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.6 → 111.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nederland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nederland H S
1,500 students
- Helena Park El
Helena Park El
760 students
- Hillcrest El
Hillcrest El
717 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
678 students
- Central Middle 556
Central Middle
556 students
- Langham El 553
Langham El
553 students
What this shows Nederland H S reports 1,500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nederland H S compares
Nederland 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,500
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$11,374
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 57 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 9.8%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Nederland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nederland Isd reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nederland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langham El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nederland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nederland H S
How many students attend Nederland H S?
Nederland H S has 1,500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nederland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,439 (2022-23) → 1,482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nederland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Nederland H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nederland H S?
41.6% of students at Nederland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nederland H S?
The largest demographic group at Nederland H S is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Nederland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nederland H S?
Nederland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Nederland H S rank among public schools in Nederland?
By Resource Investment Index, Nederland H S ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Nederland, 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 Nederland on the city page.
What other schools are in Nederland Isd?
Besides Nederland H S, Nederland Isd also operates Helena Park El (760 students), Hillcrest El (717 students), and Wilson Middle (678 students). See the Nederland Isd district page for the complete list.