- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Katy, TX
Seven Lakes H S
Federal NCES profile for Seven Lakes 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 482517010760
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Lakes H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Lakes H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Lakes H S ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Seven Lakes H S held near 3,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+124 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 209.7 → 212.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+124 students YoY 482517010760 · Katy, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,773 enr · 18.1:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students)
Seven Lakes H S held near 3,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+124 headcount). Teacher FTE added 209.7 → 212.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seven Lakes H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- Jordan H S
Jordan H S
3,330 students
What this shows Seven Lakes H S reports 3,773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seven Lakes H S compares
Seven Lakes 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,773 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,773
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,284
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 35.3%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Seven Lakes H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seven Lakes H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco Ranch H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Lakes H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,330
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~3,773 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seven Lakes H S
How many students attend Seven Lakes H S?
Seven Lakes H S has 3,773 students enrolled. It is a high school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,595 (2022-23) → 3,719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+124).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Lakes H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Lakes H S is 18.1:1, which is 23% 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 Seven Lakes H S?
19.2% of students at Seven Lakes H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Lakes H S?
The largest demographic group at Seven Lakes H S is Asian at 35.3% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Lakes H S?
Seven Lakes 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 Seven Lakes H S rank among high schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Lakes H S ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Seven Lakes H S, Katy Isd also operates Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), Katy H S (3,543 students), and Paetow H S (3,447 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.