Enrollment
2,589
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Schertz, TX
Samuel Clemens H S
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Clemens H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483948004488
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Clemens H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Schertz · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Clemens H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Clemens H S ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Schertz, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948004488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
144.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samuel Clemens H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samuel Clemens H S
Samuel Clemens H S is a large high school in Schertz, Texas, enrolling 2,589 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,589 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd spends $9,244 per pupil, 32% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 71 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students) and Dobie J H (1,231 students) alongside Samuel Clemens 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 Samuel Clemens H S compares
Samuel Clemens 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,589 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,589
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$9,244
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 71 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 32.4%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Samuel Clemens H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd, which includes Samuel Clemens H S.
$9,244
Per student
-32%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 Samuel Clemens H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Clemens H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Samuel Clemens H S
How many students attend Samuel Clemens H S?
Samuel Clemens H S has 2,589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schertz, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Clemens H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Clemens H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Clemens H S?
24.9% of students at Samuel Clemens H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Clemens H S?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Clemens H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Schertz, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Clemens H S?
Samuel Clemens H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Samuel Clemens H S rank among public schools in Schertz?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Clemens H S ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Schertz, 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 Schertz on the city page.
Is Samuel Clemens H S a good school?
Samuel Clemens H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Samuel Clemens H S, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Dobie J H (1,231 students), and Ray D Corbett J H (1,113 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.
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