- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Helotes, TX
O'connor H S
Federal NCES profile for O'connor 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 483312007808
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'connor H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Helotes · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
O'connor H S has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'connor H S ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Helotes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-208 students YoY
O'connor H S shrank from 2,794 students in 2022-23 to 2,586 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 158.8 → 153.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-208 students YoY 483312007808 · Helotes, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,535 enr · 16:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
O'connor H S shrank from 2,794 students in 2022-23 to 2,586 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 158.8 → 153.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
O'connor H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school
O'connor H S
2,535 students
What this shows O'connor H S reports 2,535 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'connor H S compares
O'connor H S is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,535 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,535
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,632
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 30.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, O'connor H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'connor H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'connor H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about O'connor H S
How many students attend O'connor H S?
O'connor H S has 2,535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Helotes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,794 (2022-23) → 2,586 (2023-24), down 208.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'connor H S?
The student-teacher ratio at O'connor H S is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O'connor H S?
21.4% of students at O'connor H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'connor H S?
The largest demographic group at O'connor H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Helotes, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'connor H S?
O'connor H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 O'connor H S rank among public schools in Helotes?
By Resource Investment Index, O'connor H S ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Helotes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Helotes on the city page.
What other schools are in Northside Isd?
Besides O'connor H S, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.