Enrollment
1,990
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels H S
Federal NCES profile for New Braunfels H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483237003591
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Braunfels H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Braunfels H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Braunfels H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
District: New Braunfels Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483237003591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Braunfels H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Braunfels H S
New Braunfels H S is a large high school in New Braunfels, Texas, enrolling 1,990 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 30% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.6% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,990 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Braunfels Isd spends $9,374 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Braunfels Isd also operates New Braunfels Middle (1,301 students) and Oakrun Middle (1,013 students) alongside New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels H S compares
New Braunfels 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,990 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,990
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$9,374
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
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, New Braunfels H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Braunfels Isd, which includes New Braunfels H S.
$9,374
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 16.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 New Braunfels H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakrun Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veramendi El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Voss Farms El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Braunfels H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~1,990 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Braunfels H S
How many students attend New Braunfels H S?
New Braunfels H S has 1,990 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Braunfels, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Braunfels H S?
The student-teacher ratio at New Braunfels H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Braunfels H S?
27.6% of students at New Braunfels H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Braunfels H S?
The largest demographic group at New Braunfels H S is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Braunfels H S?
New Braunfels H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 New Braunfels H S rank among high schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, New Braunfels H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels on the city page.
Is New Braunfels H S a good school?
New Braunfels H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 New Braunfels Isd?
Besides New Braunfels H S, New Braunfels Isd also operates New Braunfels Middle (1,301 students), Oakrun Middle (1,013 students), and Veramendi El (935 students). See the New Braunfels Isd district page for the complete list.
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