Enrollment
41
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 481317007121
Reach H S — Fort Worth, TX
Federal NCES profile for Reach H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 65
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reach H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Reach H S reports 41 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the Texas average and 49% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Castleberry Isd spends $13,691 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.6% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reach H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
68.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,691
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 41 Top 5% in Texas — larger than 95% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 8.8:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.1% +25% vs state
NCES ID 481317007121
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 14.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castleberry Isd, which includes Reach H S.
$13,691
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 21.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Reach H S
How many students attend Reach H S?
Reach H S has 41 students enrolled. It is a high school in FORT WORTH, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reach H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Reach H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reach H S?
77.1% of students at Reach H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reach H S?
The largest demographic group at Reach H S is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT WORTH, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reach H S?
Reach H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.