Enrollment
2,816
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Missouri City, TX
Ridge Point H S
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Point H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481965012240
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Point H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 23
- public schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Point H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Point H S ranks #9 of 23 public schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965012240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Point H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Point H S
Ridge Point H S is a large high school in Missouri City, Texas, enrolling 2,816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.4% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside Ridge Point H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridge Point H S compares
Ridge Point H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,816 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,816
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 30.3%
African American 24.9%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Ridge Point H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes Ridge Point H S.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ridge Point H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Point H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridge Point H S
How many students attend Ridge Point H S?
Ridge Point H S has 2,816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missouri City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Point H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Point H S is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Point H S?
27.4% of students at Ridge Point H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Point H S?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Point H S is White at 30.3% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Point H S?
Ridge Point H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Point H S rank among public schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Point H S ranks #9 of 23 public schools in Missouri City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Missouri City on the city page.
Is Ridge Point H S a good school?
Ridge Point H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Ridge Point H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Stephen F Austin H S (2,655 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.
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