- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Lake, TX
Reagan County H S
Federal NCES profile for Reagan County 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 483657004101
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan County H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Big Lake · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reagan County H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan County H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Big Lake, TX.
School address
District: Reagan County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483657004101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Reagan County H S held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483657004101 · Big Lake, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 10:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan County El (448 students)
Reagan County H S held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reagan County H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan County
Reagan County El
448 students
- This school
Reagan County H S
229 students
- Reagan County 178
Reagan County Middle
178 students
What this shows Reagan County H S reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reagan County H S compares
Reagan County 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$19,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
White 16.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Reagan County H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reagan County Isd reports $19,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reagan County H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan County El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan County H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reagan County H S
How many students attend Reagan County H S?
Reagan County H S has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Lake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan County H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan County H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Reagan County H S?
49.1% of students at Reagan County H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan County H S?
The largest demographic group at Reagan County H S is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Big Lake, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan County H S?
Reagan County 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 Reagan County H S rank among public schools in Big Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan County H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Big Lake, 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 Reagan County Isd?
Besides Reagan County H S, Reagan County Isd also operates Reagan County El (448 students) and Reagan County Middle (178 students). See the Reagan County Isd district page for the complete list.