- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sugar Land, TX
Stephen F Austin H S
Federal NCES profile for Stephen F Austin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481965007000
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen F Austin H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen F Austin H S has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen F Austin H S ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965007000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+280 students YoY
Stephen F Austin H S grew from 2,277 students in 2022-23 to 2,557 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 118.3 → 134.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+280 students YoY 481965007000 · Sugar Land, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,655 enr · 22.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Stephen F Austin H S grew from 2,277 students in 2022-23 to 2,557 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 118.3 → 134.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stephen F Austin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- This school
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- George Bush H
George Bush H S
2,428 students
What this shows Stephen F Austin H S reports 2,655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen F Austin H S compares
Stephen F Austin H S is a growing 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,655 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,655
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.5%
African American 15.9%
White 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Stephen F Austin H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen F Austin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Bush H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen F Austin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- 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 (~2,655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen F Austin H S
How many students attend Stephen F Austin H S?
Stephen F Austin H S has 2,655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sugar Land, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,277 (2022-23) → 2,557 (2023-24), up 280.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin H S is 22.5:1, which is 53% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephen F Austin H S?
33.3% of students at Stephen F Austin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen F Austin H S?
The largest demographic group at Stephen F Austin H S is Asian at 49.5% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen F Austin H S?
Stephen F Austin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stephen F Austin H S rank among high schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen F Austin H S ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Stephen F Austin H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.