- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Porter, TX
Porter H S
Federal NCES profile for Porter H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483240011842
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Porter · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter H S ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Porter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Porter H S held near 2,120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 140.3 → 141.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 483240011842 · Porter, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,094 enr · 15:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
Porter H S held near 2,120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 140.3 → 141.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Porter H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Caney H S
New Caney H S
2,226 students
- This school
Porter H S
2,094 students
- Woodridge Fore
Woodridge Forest Middle
1,371 students
- West Fork H S
West Fork H S
1,279 students
- Keefer Crossin
Keefer Crossing Middle
1,271 students
- Porter El
Porter El
931 students
What this shows Porter H S reports 2,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter H S compares
Porter 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 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,094 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,094
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$11,683
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
257
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 21.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Porter H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Caney Isd reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~2,094 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Porter H S
How many students attend Porter H S?
Porter H S has 2,094 students enrolled. It is a high school in Porter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,209 (2022-23) → 2,120 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter H S is 15:1, which is 2% 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 Porter H S?
58.3% of students at Porter H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter H S?
The largest demographic group at Porter H S is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Porter, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter H S?
Porter H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Porter H S rank among public schools in Porter?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter H S ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Porter, 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 Porter on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides Porter H S, New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students), Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students), and West Fork H S (1,279 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.