- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · So Houston, TX
South Houston H S
Federal NCES profile for South Houston H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483432003849
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Houston H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in So Houston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Houston H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Houston H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in So Houston, TX.
School address
District: Pasadena Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483432003849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Houston H S held near 2,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 158.2 → 148.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483432003849 · So Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,185 enr · 13.8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
South Houston H S held near 2,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 158.2 → 148.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Houston H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- This school
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- Dr Kirk Lewis
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
1,486 students
What this shows South Houston H S reports 2,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Houston H S compares
South Houston 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,185 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,185
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,787
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
454
in-school suspensions + 258 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
African American 10.5%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, South Houston H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Houston H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Houston H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~2,185 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Houston H S
How many students attend South Houston H S?
South Houston H S has 2,185 students enrolled. It is a high school in So Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,213 (2022-23) → 2,214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Houston H S?
The student-teacher ratio at South Houston H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 South Houston H S?
79.7% of students at South Houston H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Houston H S?
The largest demographic group at South Houston H S is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in So Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Houston H S?
South Houston H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Houston H S rank among public schools in So Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Houston H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in So Houston, 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 So Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides South Houston H S, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.