- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poth, TX
Poth H S
Federal NCES profile for Poth H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483555004032
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poth H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Poth · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poth H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poth H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Poth H S held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483555004032 · Poth, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 10.6:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Poth El (455 students)
Poth H S held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poth H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poth El
Poth El
455 students
- This school
Poth H S
275 students
- Poth J H
Poth J H
232 students
What this shows Poth H S reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poth H S compares
Poth 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,997
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Poth H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poth Isd reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poth H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poth El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poth J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poth H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poth H S
How many students attend Poth H S?
Poth H S has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poth H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Poth H S is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Poth H S?
23.0% of students at Poth H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poth H S?
The largest demographic group at Poth H S is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Poth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poth H S?
Poth H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Poth H S rank among public schools in Poth?
By Resource Investment Index, Poth H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poth, 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 Poth Isd?
Besides Poth H S, Poth Isd also operates Poth El (455 students) and Poth J H (232 students). See the Poth Isd district page for the complete list.