Enrollment
1,128
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444012910
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Turner College and Career H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Turner College and Career H S
Robert Turner College and Career H S is a large high school in Pearland, Texas, enrolling 1,128 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 28% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.0% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,128 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 627 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #234.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 325 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pearland Isd spends $9,871 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students) and Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students) alongside Robert Turner College and Career 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 Robert Turner College and Career H S compares
Robert Turner College and Career 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,871
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearland Isd, which includes Robert Turner College and Career H S.
$9,871
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~1,128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Robert Turner College and Career H S a good school?
Robert Turner College and Career H S earns 41/100 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. 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 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.
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