- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Post, TX
Post H S
Federal NCES profile for Post H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483549004026
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Post · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Post H S has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Post, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Post H S grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 483549004026 · Post, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 11.7:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Post El (311 students)
Post H S grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Post H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post El
Post El
311 students
- This school
Post H S
233 students
- Post Middle
Post Middle
142 students
What this shows Post H S reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post H S compares
Post H S is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,336
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 23.6%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Post H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Isd reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Post H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Post H S
How many students attend Post H S?
Post H S has 233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Post, TX. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Post H S is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Post H S?
59.4% of students at Post H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post H S?
The largest demographic group at Post H S is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Post, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post H S?
Post H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Post H S rank among public schools in Post?
By Resource Investment Index, Post H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Post, 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 Post Isd?
Besides Post H S, Post Isd also operates Post El (311 students) and Post Middle (142 students). See the Post Isd district page for the complete list.