- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Refugio, TX
Refugio H S
Federal NCES profile for Refugio H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483678004111
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Refugio H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Refugio · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Refugio H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Refugio H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Refugio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Refugio H S held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483678004111 · Refugio, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 10.6:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Refugio El (300 students)
Refugio H S held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Refugio H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Refugio El
Refugio El
300 students
- This school
Refugio H S
222 students
- Refugio J H
Refugio J H
134 students
What this shows Refugio H S reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Refugio H S compares
Refugio 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 | 66.2% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,309
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 25.2%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Refugio H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Refugio Isd reports $20,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Refugio H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Refugio J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Refugio H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Refugio H S
How many students attend Refugio H S?
Refugio H S has 222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Refugio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Refugio H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Refugio 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 Refugio H S?
66.2% of students at Refugio H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Refugio H S?
The largest demographic group at Refugio H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Refugio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Refugio H S?
Refugio H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Refugio H S rank among public schools in Refugio?
By Resource Investment Index, Refugio H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Refugio, 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 Refugio Isd?
Besides Refugio H S, Refugio Isd also operates Refugio El (300 students) and Refugio J H (134 students). See the Refugio Isd district page for the complete list.