Enrollment
1,647
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Splendora, TX
Splendora H S
Federal NCES profile for Splendora 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 484107004669
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Splendora H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Splendora · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Splendora H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Splendora H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Splendora, TX.
School address
District: Splendora Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484107004669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Splendora H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Splendora H S
Splendora H S is a higher-need, large high school in Splendora, Texas, enrolling 1,647 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,647 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (42%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 377 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,647 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 90 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Splendora Isd also operates Timber Lakes El (947 students) and Splendora J H (877 students) alongside Splendora H S.
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 Splendora H S compares
Splendora H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,647
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,586
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.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 90 expulsions.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 41.7%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Splendora H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Splendora Isd, which includes Splendora H S.
$11,586
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 57.5%
Federal 15.0%
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 Splendora H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Lakes El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Splendora J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piney Woods El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peach Creek El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenleaf El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Splendora H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Splendora H S
How many students attend Splendora H S?
Splendora H S has 1,647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Splendora, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Splendora H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Splendora H S is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Splendora H S?
52.9% of students at Splendora H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Splendora H S?
The largest demographic group at Splendora H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Splendora, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Splendora H S?
Splendora H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Splendora H S rank among public schools in Splendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Splendora H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Splendora, 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 Splendora on the city page.
Is Splendora H S a good school?
Splendora H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Splendora Isd?
Besides Splendora H S, Splendora Isd also operates Timber Lakes El (947 students), Splendora J H (877 students), and Piney Woods El (832 students). See the Splendora Isd district page for the complete list.
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