- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, TX
Sam Houston H S
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480870000249
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 13
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston H S ranks #5 of 13 high schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-193 students YoY
Sam Houston H S shrank from 3,370 students in 2022-23 to 3,177 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 207.6 → 204.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-193 students YoY 480870000249 · Arlington, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,208 enr · 15.5:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Sam Houston H S shrank from 3,370 students in 2022-23 to 3,177 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 207.6 → 204.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- This school
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- Seguin H S
Seguin H S
1,554 students
What this shows Sam Houston H S reports 3,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston H S compares
Sam Houston 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,208 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,208
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,746
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 331 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
African American 17.3%
White 3.2%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Sam Houston H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Houston H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seguin H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~3,208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston H S
How many students attend Sam Houston H S?
Sam Houston H S has 3,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,370 (2022-23) → 3,177 (2023-24), down 193.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Houston H S?
84.4% of students at Sam Houston H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston H S?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston H S is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston H S?
Sam Houston H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sam Houston H S rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston H S ranks #5 of 13 high schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Sam Houston H S, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Arlington H S (2,580 students), and Lamar H S (2,457 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.