Enrollment
809
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480005808056Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nyos Charter School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nyos Charter School
Nyos Charter School is a mid-sized charter high school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 809 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 72% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 809 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 813 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #656, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Nyos Charter School spends $10,402 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Nyos Charter School, also runs Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus (858 students).
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 Nyos Charter School compares
Nyos Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,402
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nyos Charter School, which includes Nyos Charter School.
$10,402
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 83.3%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high 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 (~809 students)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nyos Charter School a good school?
Nyos Charter School earns 47/100 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. 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 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.
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