- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Neches, TX
Port Neches-Groves H S
Federal NCES profile for Port Neches-Groves H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483543004020
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Neches-Groves H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Port Neches · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Neches-Groves H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Neches-Groves H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Port Neches, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543004020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Port Neches-Groves H S held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.4 → 116.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+54 students YoY 483543004020 · Port Neches, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,720 enr · 15.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Groves Middle (647 students)
Port Neches-Groves H S held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.4 → 116.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Port Neches-Groves H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- Groves Middle 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- Port Neches Mi 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- Ridgewood El 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- Groves El 392
Groves El
392 students
What this shows Port Neches-Groves H S reports 1,720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Neches-Groves H S compares
Port Neches-Groves H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,720
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,533
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 6.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Port Neches-Groves H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Neches-Groves H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Neches Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Neches-Groves H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Neches-Groves H S
How many students attend Port Neches-Groves H S?
Port Neches-Groves H S has 1,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Neches, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,627 (2022-23) → 1,681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Neches-Groves H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Neches-Groves H S is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Neches-Groves H S?
38.0% of students at Port Neches-Groves H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Neches-Groves H S?
The largest demographic group at Port Neches-Groves H S is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Port Neches, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Neches-Groves H S?
Port Neches-Groves H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Port Neches-Groves H S rank among public schools in Port Neches?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Neches-Groves H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Port Neches, 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 Port Neches on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides Port Neches-Groves H S, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Groves Middle (647 students), Port Neches Middle (575 students), and Ridgewood El (431 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.