- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sinton, TX
Sinton H S
Federal NCES profile for Sinton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484035004571
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinton H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sinton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sinton H S has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sinton H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sinton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sinton H S held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 484035004571 · Sinton, TX High · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 12.4:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Welder El (520 students)
Sinton H S held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sinton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sinton H S
547 students
- Welder El
Welder El
520 students
- Sinton El
Sinton El
458 students
- E Merle Smith
E Merle Smith Middle
425 students
- Juvenile Deten 11
Juvenile Detention Ctr
11 students
What this shows Sinton H S reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinton H S compares
Sinton 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$13,283
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
White 16.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Sinton H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sinton Isd reports $13,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sinton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welder El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Merle Smith Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sinton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinton H S
How many students attend Sinton H S?
Sinton H S has 547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sinton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinton H S is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Sinton H S?
65.6% of students at Sinton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinton H S?
The largest demographic group at Sinton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Sinton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinton H S?
Sinton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sinton H S rank among public schools in Sinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sinton H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sinton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Sinton Isd?
Besides Sinton H S, Sinton Isd also operates Welder El (520 students), Sinton El (458 students), and E Merle Smith Middle (425 students). See the Sinton Isd district page for the complete list.