- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Benito, TX
San Benito H S
Federal NCES profile for San Benito H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483879004426
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Benito H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Benito H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879004426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
San Benito H S held near 1,944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 144.8 → 139.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-68 students YoY 483879004426 · San Benito, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,057 enr · 14.3:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students)
San Benito H S held near 1,944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 144.8 → 139.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Benito H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- La Encantada E 488
La Encantada El
488 students
What this shows San Benito H S reports 2,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Benito H S compares
San Benito 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,057 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,057
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,444
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%
White 0.9%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, San Benito H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Benito H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Encantada El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Benito H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Benito H S
How many students attend San Benito H S?
San Benito H S has 2,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,012 (2022-23) → 1,944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Benito H S?
76.8% of students at San Benito H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Benito H S?
The largest demographic group at San Benito H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Benito H S?
San Benito H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 San Benito H S rank among high schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in San Benito, 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 San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides San Benito H S, San Benito Cisd also operates Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students), and Cash El (611 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.