Enrollment
1,720
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Neches-Groves H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Neches-Groves H S
Port Neches-Groves H S is a large high school in Port Neches, Texas, enrolling 1,720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,720 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 390 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,720 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Groves Middle (647 students) and Port Neches Middle (575 students) alongside Port Neches-Groves H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Neches-Groves H S compares
Port Neches-Groves H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Neches-Groves Isd, which includes Port Neches-Groves H S.
$11,122
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 26.4%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Port Neches-Groves H S a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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