- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Nimitz H S
Federal NCES profile for Nimitz H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771000063
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nimitz H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #21 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nimitz H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nimitz H S ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Nimitz H S held near 2,752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.4 → 167.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 480771000063 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,651 enr · 18.3:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Nimitz H S held near 2,752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.4 → 167.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nimitz H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- This school
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- Blanson Cte H 1,258
Blanson Cte H S
1,258 students
What this shows Nimitz H S reports 2,651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nimitz H S compares
Nimitz 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,651 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,651
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,268
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
Counselors11.5 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
583
in-school suspensions + 454 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 42.6%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Nimitz H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nimitz H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanson Cte H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nimitz H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nimitz H S
How many students attend Nimitz H S?
Nimitz H S has 2,651 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,772 (2022-23) → 2,752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nimitz H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Nimitz H S is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nimitz H S?
82.6% of students at Nimitz H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nimitz H S?
The largest demographic group at Nimitz H S is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nimitz H S?
Nimitz H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nimitz H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Nimitz H S ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Nimitz H S, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Aldine H S (2,481 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.