- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Nyos Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Nyos Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480005808056Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nyos Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nyos Charter School has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nyos Charter School ranks #17 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Nyos Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480005808056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+493 students YoY
Nyos Charter School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+168.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+493 students YoY 480005808056 · Austin, TX High · MID · CHARTER
809 enr · 25.3:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus (858 students)
Nyos Charter School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+168.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Nyos Charter School compares
Nyos Charter School 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,621
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 15.8%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Nyos Charter School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Nyos Charter School reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nyos Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nyos Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nyos Charter School
How many students attend Nyos Charter School?
Nyos Charter School has 809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), up 493.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nyos Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nyos Charter School is 25.3:1, which is 72% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nyos Charter School?
23.5% of students at Nyos Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nyos Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Nyos Charter School is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nyos Charter School?
Nyos Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Nyos Charter School rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Nyos Charter School ranks #17 of 33 high schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Nyos Charter School?
Besides Nyos Charter School, Nyos Charter School also operates Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus (858 students). See the Nyos Charter School district page for the complete list.