- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mission, TX
Sharyland H S
Federal NCES profile for Sharyland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483993004529
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharyland H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharyland H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland H S ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sharyland H S held near 1,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.6 → 111.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483993004529 · Mission, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,527 enr · 13.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharyland Pioneer H S (1,511 students)
Sharyland H S held near 1,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.6 → 111.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sharyland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Olivero Garza
Olivero Garza Sr El
648 students
What this shows Sharyland H S reports 1,527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharyland H S compares
Sharyland 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,527 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,527
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
White 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Sharyland H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyland Pioneer H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharyland North J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B L Gray J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H Shary El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olivero Garza Sr El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharyland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sharyland H S
How many students attend Sharyland H S?
Sharyland H S has 1,527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,546 (2022-23) → 1,542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharyland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharyland H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Sharyland H S?
47.0% of students at Sharyland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharyland H S?
The largest demographic group at Sharyland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharyland H S?
Sharyland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sharyland H S rank among high schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland H S ranks #4 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 H S, Sharyland Isd also operates Sharyland Pioneer H S (1,511 students), Sharyland North J H (791 students), and B L Gray J H (775 students). See the Sharyland Isd district page for the complete list.