- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita Falls, TX
Rider H S
Federal NCES profile for Rider H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484578005220
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rider H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rider H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rider H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Rider H S held near 1,569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 88.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484578005220 · Wichita Falls, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,589 enr · 18.1:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students)
Rider H S held near 1,569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 88.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rider H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- Scotland Park 542
Scotland Park El
542 students
What this shows Rider H S reports 1,589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rider H S compares
Rider 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,589 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,589
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$10,200
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rider H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rider H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rider H S
How many students attend Rider H S?
Rider H S has 1,589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,589 (2022-23) → 1,569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rider H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rider H S is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rider H S?
38.2% of students at Rider H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rider H S?
Rider H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Rider H S rank among high schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Rider H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Rider H S, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), Barwise Middle (1,164 students), and Mcniel Middle (996 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.