- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanger, TX
Sanger H S
Federal NCES profile for Sanger H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483918004468
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanger H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanger H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger H S ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Sanger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sanger H S held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483918004468 · Sanger, TX High · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 15:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Int (598 students)
Sanger H S held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sanger H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sanger H S
827 students
- Clear Creek In
Clear Creek Int
598 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield El
503 students
- Sanger Middle
Sanger Middle
426 students
- Chisholm Trail 292
Chisholm Trail El
292 students
- Sanger Sixth G 213
Sanger Sixth Grade Campus
213 students
What this shows Sanger H S reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanger H S compares
Sanger 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,081
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Sanger H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanger Isd reports $14,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanger H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanger Sixth Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanger H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sanger H S
How many students attend Sanger H S?
Sanger H S has 827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sanger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanger H S?
31.8% of students at Sanger H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanger H S?
The largest demographic group at Sanger H S is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Sanger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanger H S?
Sanger H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sanger H S rank among public schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger H S ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Isd?
Besides Sanger H S, Sanger Isd also operates Clear Creek Int (598 students), Butterfield El (503 students), and Sanger Middle (426 students). See the Sanger Isd district page for the complete list.