- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
S Garland H S
Federal NCES profile for S Garland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002042
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S Garland H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
S Garland H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S Garland H S ranks #8 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-190 students YoY
S Garland H S shrank from 2,169 students in 2022-23 to 1,979 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 132.6 → 134.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-190 students YoY 482034002042 · Garland, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,001 enr · 15.2:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
S Garland H S shrank from 2,169 students in 2022-23 to 1,979 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 132.6 → 134.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
S Garland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school
S Garland H S
2,001 students
What this shows S Garland H S reports 2,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How S Garland H S compares
S Garland H S is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,001 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,001
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,534
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 9.5%
White 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, S Garland H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S Garland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S Garland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2,001 students)
Frequently asked questions about S Garland H S
How many students attend S Garland H S?
S Garland H S has 2,001 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,169 (2022-23) → 1,979 (2023-24), down 190.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S Garland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at S Garland H S is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S Garland H S?
82.9% of students at S Garland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S Garland H S?
The largest demographic group at S Garland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S Garland H S?
S Garland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S Garland H S rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, S Garland H S ranks #8 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides S Garland H S, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.