- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearland, TX
Robert Turner College and Career H S
Federal NCES profile for Robert Turner College and Career H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444012910
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Turner College and Career H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Turner College and Career H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Turner College and Career H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Robert Turner College and Career H S held near 1,107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483444012910 · Pearland, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,128 enr · 18.8:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Robert Turner College and Career H S held near 1,107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Robert Turner College and Career H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- This school 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- Berry Miller J 827
Berry Miller J H
827 students
What this shows Robert Turner College and Career H S reports 1,128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Turner College and Career H S compares
Robert Turner College and Career 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,128
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$9,797
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 31.1%
Asian 10.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Robert Turner College and Career H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Turner College and Career H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Miller J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Turner College and Career H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Turner College and Career H S
How many students attend Robert Turner College and Career H S?
Robert Turner College and Career H S has 1,128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,107 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Turner College and Career H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Turner College and Career H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Turner College and Career H S?
29.0% of students at Robert Turner College and Career H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Turner College and Career H S?
The largest demographic group at Robert Turner College and Career H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Turner College and Career H S?
Robert Turner College and Career H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Robert Turner College and Career H S rank among high schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Turner College and Career H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Pearland, 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 Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Robert Turner College and Career H S, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Pearland J H West (941 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.