- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburg, TX
Pittsburg H S
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburg H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483501003937
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburg H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburg H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pittsburg, TX.
School address
District: Pittsburg Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483501003937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Pittsburg H S shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 483501003937 · Pittsburg, TX High · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 9.9:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg El (480 students)
Pittsburg H S shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pittsburg H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pittsburg H S
671 students
- Pittsburg El
Pittsburg El
480 students
- Pittsburg Pri
Pittsburg Pri
426 students
- Pittsburg Int
Pittsburg Int
369 students
- Pittsburg J H
Pittsburg J H
299 students
What this shows Pittsburg H S reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburg H S compares
Pittsburg 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$12,515
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 34.0%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Pittsburg H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg Isd reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburg H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburg H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg H S
How many students attend Pittsburg H S?
Pittsburg H S has 671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg H S is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Pittsburg H S?
72.2% of students at Pittsburg H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburg H S?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburg H S is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburg H S?
Pittsburg H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Pittsburg H S rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg Isd?
Besides Pittsburg H S, Pittsburg Isd also operates Pittsburg El (480 students), Pittsburg Pri (426 students), and Pittsburg Int (369 students). See the Pittsburg Isd district page for the complete list.