Enrollment
2,935
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034009198
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
165.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sachse H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sachse H S
Sachse H S is a large high school in Sachse, Texas, enrolling 2,935 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,935 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Garland Isd also operates N Garland H S (2,929 students) and Garland H S (2,335 students) alongside Sachse 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 Sachse H S compares
Sachse 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,092
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Sachse H S.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 2,929
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,001
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,935 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Sachse H S a good school?
Sachse H S earns 55/100 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 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.
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