- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange Grove, TX
Orange Grove H S
Federal NCES profile for Orange Grove H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483372003763
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Grove H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Orange Grove · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Grove H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Orange Grove, TX.
School address
District: Orange Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483372003763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Orange Grove H S shrank from 558 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 483372003763 · Orange Grove, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 14.2:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Grove Pri (409 students)
Orange Grove H S shrank from 558 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orange Grove H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orange Grove H S
496 students
- Orange Grove P
Orange Grove Pri
409 students
- Orange Grove E
Orange Grove El
386 students
- Orange Grove J
Orange Grove J H
357 students
What this shows Orange Grove H S reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Grove H S compares
Orange Grove 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$11,593
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 36.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Orange Grove H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Grove Isd reports $11,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Grove H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Grove H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Grove H S
How many students attend Orange Grove H S?
Orange Grove H S has 496 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange Grove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Orange Grove H S?
54.7% of students at Orange Grove H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Grove H S?
The largest demographic group at Orange Grove H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Orange Grove, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Grove H S?
Orange Grove H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Orange Grove H S rank among public schools in Orange Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Orange Grove, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Orange Grove Isd?
Besides Orange Grove H S, Orange Grove Isd also operates Orange Grove Pri (409 students), Orange Grove El (386 students), and Orange Grove J H (357 students). See the Orange Grove Isd district page for the complete list.