- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
Nimitz H S
Federal NCES profile for Nimitz H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482442002734
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nimitz H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nimitz H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nimitz H S ranks #6 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Nimitz H S held near 2,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 164.4 → 160.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 482442002734 · Irving, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,343 enr · 14.3:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Nimitz H S held near 2,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 164.4 → 160.0 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
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- This school
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- Travis Middle 936
Travis Middle
936 students
What this shows Nimitz H S reports 2,343 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,343
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,187
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
Counselors6.1 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
300
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
White 7.5%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Nimitz H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Middle | Smaller | Higher 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
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nimitz H S
How many students attend Nimitz H S?
Nimitz H S has 2,343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,361 (2022-23) → 2,379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nimitz H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Nimitz H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Nimitz H S?
75.1% 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 82.6% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nimitz H S?
Nimitz H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Nimitz H S ranks #6 of 12 high schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Nimitz H S, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Jack E Singley Academy (1,697 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.