- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leander, TX
New Hope H S
Federal NCES profile for New Hope H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703009437
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope H S has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
New Hope H S grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (+29.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 482703009437 · Leander, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 10.8:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
New Hope H S grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (+29.4%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Hope H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 65
New Hope H S
65 students
What this shows New Hope H S reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope H S compares
New Hope H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.8%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, New Hope H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Hope H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope H S
How many students attend New Hope H S?
New Hope H S has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope H S?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope H S is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 New Hope H S?
29.4% of students at New Hope H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope H S?
The largest demographic group at New Hope H S is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope H S?
New Hope H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 New Hope H S rank among high schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Leander, 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 Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides New Hope H S, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.