- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
South Hills H S
Federal NCES profile for South Hills H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970008026
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hills H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hills H S has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills H S ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970008026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
South Hills H S held near 1,876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.3 → 119.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481970008026 · Fort Worth, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,846 enr · 16.3:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
South Hills H S held near 1,876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.3 → 119.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Hills H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- This school
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- O D Wyatt H S
O D Wyatt H S
1,499 students
What this shows South Hills H S reports 1,846 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hills H S compares
South Hills 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,846
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
African American 6.8%
White 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, South Hills H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hills H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O D Wyatt H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hills H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,846 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hills H S
How many students attend South Hills H S?
South Hills H S has 1,846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,880 (2022-23) → 1,876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills H S?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills H S is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hills H S?
87.3% of students at South Hills H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hills H S?
The largest demographic group at South Hills H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hills H S?
South Hills H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 South Hills H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills H S ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides South Hills H S, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.