- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Marcos, TX
San Marcos H S
Federal NCES profile for San Marcos H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483897004452
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Marcos H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Marcos H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Marcos H S ranks #4 of 15 public schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: San Marcos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483897004452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
San Marcos H S held near 2,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 163.9 → 168.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 483897004452 · San Marcos, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,371 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller Middle (896 students)
San Marcos H S held near 2,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 163.9 → 168.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Marcos H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Marcos H S
2,371 students
- Miller Middle 896
Miller Middle
896 students
- Goodnight Midd 884
Goodnight Middle
884 students
- Dezavala El 584
Dezavala El
584 students
- Bowie El 580
Bowie El
580 students
- Hernandez El 577
Hernandez El
577 students
What this shows San Marcos H S reports 2,371 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Marcos H S compares
San Marcos 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,371 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,371
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,760
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
377
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 19.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, San Marcos H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Cisd reports $12,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Marcos H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodnight Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dezavala El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernandez El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Marcos H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~2,371 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Marcos H S
How many students attend San Marcos H S?
San Marcos H S has 2,371 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,536 (2022-23) → 2,494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marcos H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marcos H S is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Marcos H S?
74.3% of students at San Marcos H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Marcos H S?
The largest demographic group at San Marcos H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Marcos H S?
San Marcos H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Marcos H S rank among public schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, San Marcos H S ranks #4 of 15 public schools in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Cisd?
Besides San Marcos H S, San Marcos Cisd also operates Miller Middle (896 students), Goodnight Middle (884 students), and Dezavala El (584 students). See the San Marcos Cisd district page for the complete list.