- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Rosa, TX
Santa Rosa H S
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rosa H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483936004480
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rosa H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rosa H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Santa Rosa, TX.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483936004480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Santa Rosa H S grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 483936004480 · Santa Rosa, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 10:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Elma E Barrera El (377 students)
Santa Rosa H S grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Rosa H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elma E Barrera
Elma E Barrera El
377 students
- This school
Santa Rosa H S
291 students
- Jo Nelson Midd
Jo Nelson Middle
206 students
What this shows Santa Rosa H S reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Rosa H S compares
Santa Rosa H S is a growing 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$17,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Santa Rosa H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa Isd reports $17,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Rosa H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma E Barrera El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jo Nelson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rosa H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rosa H S
How many students attend Santa Rosa H S?
Santa Rosa H S has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Rosa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Santa Rosa H S?
85.8% of students at Santa Rosa H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rosa H S?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rosa H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rosa H S?
Santa Rosa H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Santa Rosa H S rank among public schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Santa Rosa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa Isd?
Besides Santa Rosa H S, Santa Rosa Isd also operates Elma E Barrera El (377 students) and Jo Nelson Middle (206 students). See the Santa Rosa Isd district page for the complete list.