Enrollment
2,398
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Northbrook H S
Federal NCES profile for Northbrook H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110004682
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northbrook H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northbrook H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northbrook H S ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
133.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northbrook H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 2,398 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,398 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 622 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,398 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students) and Stratford H S (2,394 students) alongside Northbrook 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 Northbrook H S compares
Northbrook 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,398 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,398
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,199
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
459
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
African American 4.3%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Northbrook H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Branch Isd, which includes Northbrook H S.
$12,199
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 6.5%
Federal 19.3%
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 Northbrook H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Branch Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northbrook H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~2,398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northbrook H S
How many students attend Northbrook H S?
Northbrook H S has 2,398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbrook H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbrook H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northbrook H S?
82.0% of students at Northbrook H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northbrook H S?
The largest demographic group at Northbrook H S is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northbrook H S?
Northbrook H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northbrook H S rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Northbrook H S ranks #305 of 435 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 schools in Houston on the city page.
Is Northbrook H S a good school?
Northbrook H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Northbrook H S, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Stratford H S (2,394 students), and Spring Woods H S (2,020 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.
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