- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483237003591
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
New Braunfels H S held near 1,967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.1 → 107.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 483237003591 · New Braunfels, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,990 enr · 19.1:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: New Braunfels Middle (1,301 students)
New Braunfels H S held near 1,967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.1 → 107.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Braunfels H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Braunfels H S
1,990 students
- New Braunfels
New Braunfels Middle
1,301 students
- Oakrun Middle
Oakrun Middle
1,013 students
- Veramendi El
Veramendi El
935 students
- New Braunfels
New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center
813 students
- Voss Farms El
Voss Farms El
807 students
What this shows New Braunfels H S reports 1,990 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Braunfels H S compares
New Braunfels 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,591
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
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.
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
District finance for New Braunfels Isd reports $9,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,013
- 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
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 (~1,990 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,926 (2022-23) → 1,967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.