- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mission, TX
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483993013048
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483993013048 · Mission, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 30.1:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharyland H S (1,527 students)
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharyland H S
Sharyland H S
1,527 students
- Sharyland Pion
Sharyland Pioneer H S
1,511 students
- Sharyland Nort
Sharyland North J H
791 students
- B L Gray J H
B L Gray J H
775 students
- John H Shary E
John H Shary El
652 students
- This school 481
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
481 students
What this shows Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy compares
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy 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 | 30.1:1 | ▲ 105% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,777
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
White 3.7%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sharyland Isd reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland Pioneer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland North J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B L Gray J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H Shary El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
How many students attend Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy is 30.1:1, which is 105% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
57.5% of students at Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy rank among high schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Mission, 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 Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharyland Isd?
Besides Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Sharyland Isd also operates Sharyland H S (1,527 students), Sharyland Pioneer H S (1,511 students), and Sharyland North J H (791 students). See the Sharyland Isd district page for the complete list.