- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alvin, TX
Rise
Federal NCES profile for Rise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480809010458
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Rise grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480809010458 · Alvin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 10.5:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Rise grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rise in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 116
Rise
116 students
What this shows Rise reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rise compares
Rise is a growing 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
37.9%
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
$10,984
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 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 38.8%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Rise is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rise
How many students attend Rise?
Rise has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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 Rise?
58.6% of students at Rise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise?
The largest demographic group at Rise is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise?
Rise 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 Rise rank among public schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Alvin, 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 Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Rise, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.