- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Branch, TX
Smithson Valley H S
Federal NCES profile for Smithson Valley H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473000974
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithson Valley H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Spring Branch · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithson Valley H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithson Valley H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Spring Branch, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-275 students YoY
Smithson Valley H S shrank from 2,332 students in 2022-23 to 2,057 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 146.3 → 141.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-275 students YoY 481473000974 · Spring Branch, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,098 enr · 14.4:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Smithson Valley H S shrank from 2,332 students in 2022-23 to 2,057 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 146.3 → 141.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Smithson Valley H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- This school
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- Johnson Ranch
Johnson Ranch El
1,185 students
What this shows Smithson Valley H S reports 2,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithson Valley H S compares
Smithson Valley H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,098
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$9,736
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 70 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Smithson Valley H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithson Valley H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Ranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithson Valley H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithson Valley H S
How many students attend Smithson Valley H S?
Smithson Valley H S has 2,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,332 (2022-23) → 2,057 (2023-24), down 275.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithson Valley H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithson Valley H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Smithson Valley H S?
13.8% of students at Smithson Valley H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithson Valley H S?
The largest demographic group at Smithson Valley H S is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Spring Branch, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithson Valley H S?
Smithson Valley H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Smithson Valley H S rank among public schools in Spring Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithson Valley H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Spring Branch, 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 Spring Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Smithson Valley H S, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Pieper H S (2,093 students), and Canyon Middle (1,251 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.