Enrollment
95
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
South Irving Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Irving Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482442014211
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Irving Collegiate Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Irving Collegiate Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Irving Collegiate Academy ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Irving Collegiate Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Irving Collegiate Academy
South Irving Collegiate Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Irving, Texas, enrolling 95 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Texas schools, with 95 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students) and Irving H S (2,390 students) alongside South Irving Collegiate Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Irving Collegiate Academy compares
South Irving Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irving Isd, which includes South Irving Collegiate Academy.
$12,024
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Irving Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Irving Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~95 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Irving Collegiate Academy
How many students attend South Irving Collegiate Academy?
South Irving Collegiate Academy has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irving, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Irving Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Irving Collegiate Academy is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Irving Collegiate Academy?
80.0% of students at South Irving Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Irving Collegiate Academy?
South Irving Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Irving Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, South Irving Collegiate Academy ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
Is South Irving Collegiate Academy a good school?
South Irving Collegiate Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides South Irving Collegiate Academy, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.
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