- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sachse, TX
Sachse H S
Federal NCES profile for Sachse H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034009198
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sachse H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sachse · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sachse H S has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sachse H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sachse, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Sachse H S held near 2,908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 165.7 → 165.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 482034009198 · Sachse, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,935 enr · 17.8:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: N Garland H S (2,929 students)
Sachse H S held near 2,908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE held 165.7 → 165.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sachse H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- S Garland H S
S Garland H S
2,001 students
What this shows Sachse H S reports 2,935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sachse H S compares
Sachse 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 | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,935 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,935
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
287
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 21.1%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Sachse H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
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 Sachse H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Garland H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S Garland H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sachse H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,001
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sachse H S
How many students attend Sachse H S?
Sachse H S has 2,935 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sachse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,997 (2022-23) → 2,908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sachse H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sachse 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 Sachse H S?
36.7% of students at Sachse H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sachse H S?
The largest demographic group at Sachse H S is White at 30.1% of enrollment, in Sachse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sachse H S?
Sachse H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sachse H S rank among public schools in Sachse?
By Resource Investment Index, Sachse H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sachse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sachse on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Sachse H S, Garland Isd also operates N Garland H S (2,929 students), Garland H S (2,335 students), and Rowlett H S (2,156 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.