- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 43.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
Federal NCES profile for Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480007513173Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #71 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) ranks #71 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Texas
NCES ID 480007513173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480007513173 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
157 enr · 31.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Milburn Academy Odessa (350 students)
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
350 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
237 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth
167 students
- This school
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
157 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock
155 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Midland South
149 students
What this shows Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) compares
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.4:1 | ▲ 114% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,097
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 42.7%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) reports $9,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Milburn Academy Odessa | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Midland South | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 47.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is 31.4:1, which is 114% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
75.0% of students at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
The largest demographic group at Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Houston, 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 Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)?
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) ranks #71 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)?
Besides Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban), Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) also operates Richard Milburn Academy Odessa (350 students), Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi (237 students), and Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth (167 students). See the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) district page for the complete list.