Enrollment
2,260
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703011944
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rouse H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rouse H S
Rouse H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Leander, Texas, enrolling 2,260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,260 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 41 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside Rouse 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 Rouse H S compares
Rouse 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,641
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Rouse H S.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~2,260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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.
Is Rouse H S a good school?
Rouse H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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