- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shepherd, TX
Shepherd H S
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484002004541
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Shepherd H S held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 484002004541 · Shepherd, TX High · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 12.8:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd Pri (504 students)
Shepherd H S held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shepherd H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shepherd H S
616 students
- Shepherd Pri
Shepherd Pri
504 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle
448 students
- Shepherd Int
Shepherd Int
400 students
What this shows Shepherd H S reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd H S compares
Shepherd 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,514
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Shepherd H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shepherd Isd reports $13,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd H S
How many students attend Shepherd H S?
Shepherd H S has 616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shepherd, TX. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd H S is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Shepherd H S?
74.4% of students at Shepherd H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd H S?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd H S is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Shepherd, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd H S?
Shepherd H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shepherd H S rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd Isd?
Besides Shepherd H S, Shepherd Isd also operates Shepherd Pri (504 students), Shepherd Middle (448 students), and Shepherd Int (400 students). See the Shepherd Isd district page for the complete list.