- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
School of Science and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for School of Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623003641
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Science and Engineering earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Science and Engineering has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Science and Engineering ranks #15 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
School of Science and Engineering held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481623003641 · Dallas, TX High · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 18:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
School of Science and Engineering held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
School of Science and Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 505
School of Science and Engineering
505 students
What this shows School of Science and Engineering reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Science and Engineering compares
School of Science and Engineering 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 10.5%
Asian 9.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, School of Science and Engineering is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School of Science and Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Science and Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of Science and Engineering
How many students attend School of Science and Engineering?
School of Science and Engineering has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Science and Engineering 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 School of Science and Engineering?
53.5% of students at School of Science and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Science and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at School of Science and Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Science and Engineering?
School of Science and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 School of Science and Engineering rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Science and Engineering ranks #15 of 53 high schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides School of Science and Engineering, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.