- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redwater, TX
Redwater H S
Federal NCES profile for Redwater H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483675004109
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwater H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Redwater · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwater H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Redwater, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Redwater H S held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483675004109 · Redwater, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 9.4:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwater El (329 students)
Redwater H S held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Redwater H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redwater H S
357 students
- Redwater El
Redwater El
329 students
- Redwater Int
Redwater Int
251 students
- Redwater J H
Redwater J H
166 students
What this shows Redwater H S reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwater H S compares
Redwater 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,258
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Redwater H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwater Isd reports $12,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwater H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwater El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwater Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwater J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwater H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwater H S
How many students attend Redwater H S?
Redwater H S has 357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwater H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwater H S is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Redwater H S?
36.6% of students at Redwater H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwater H S?
The largest demographic group at Redwater H S is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Redwater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwater H S?
Redwater H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Redwater H S rank among public schools in Redwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Redwater, 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 Redwater Isd?
Besides Redwater H S, Redwater Isd also operates Redwater El (329 students), Redwater Int (251 students), and Redwater J H (166 students). See the Redwater Isd district page for the complete list.