- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Aransas, TX
Port Aransas H S
Federal NCES profile for Port Aransas H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483537003996
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Aransas H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Aransas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Aransas H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Aransas H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Aransas, TX.
School address
District: Port Aransas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483537003996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Port Aransas H S shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 483537003996 · Port Aransas, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 11.3:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Olsen El (263 students)
Port Aransas H S shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Port Aransas H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olsen El
Olsen El
263 students
- This school
Port Aransas H S
203 students
- Brundrett Midd
Brundrett Middle
119 students
What this shows Port Aransas H S reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Aransas H S compares
Port Aransas 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$18,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Port Aransas H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Aransas Isd reports $18,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Aransas H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olsen El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brundrett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Aransas H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Aransas H S
How many students attend Port Aransas H S?
Port Aransas H S has 203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Aransas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Aransas H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Aransas H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Port Aransas H S?
18.6% of students at Port Aransas H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Aransas H S?
The largest demographic group at Port Aransas H S is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Port Aransas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Aransas H S?
Port Aransas H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Port Aransas H S rank among public schools in Port Aransas?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Aransas H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Aransas, 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 Port Aransas Isd?
Besides Port Aransas H S, Port Aransas Isd also operates Olsen El (263 students) and Brundrett Middle (119 students). See the Port Aransas Isd district page for the complete list.