- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leander, TX
Rouse H S
Federal NCES profile for Rouse H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703011944
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rouse H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rouse H S has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rouse H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Rouse H S held near 2,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+93 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.0 → 130.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+93 students YoY 482703011944 · Leander, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,260 enr · 17.8:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Rouse H S held near 2,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+93 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.0 → 130.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rouse H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- This school
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- Glenn H S
Glenn H S
2,024 students
What this shows Rouse H S reports 2,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rouse H S compares
Rouse 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 84% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,260 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,260
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Asian 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Rouse H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rouse H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rouse H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rouse H S
How many students attend Rouse H S?
Rouse H S has 2,260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,943 (2022-23) → 2,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (+93).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rouse H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rouse H S is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rouse H S?
10.1% of students at Rouse H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rouse H S?
The largest demographic group at Rouse H S is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rouse H S?
Rouse H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rouse H S rank among high schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Rouse H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Leander, 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 Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Rouse H S, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Cedar Park H S (2,155 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.