Enrollment
1,079
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stephenville, TX
Stephenville H S
Federal NCES profile for Stephenville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484152004746
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephenville H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Stephenville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephenville H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephenville H S ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Stephenville, TX.
School address
District: Stephenville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484152004746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephenville H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stephenville H S
Stephenville H S is a large high school in Stephenville, Texas, enrolling 1,079 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,079 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 753 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #75, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Stephenville Isd spends $9,978 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Stephenville Isd also operates Gilbert Int (562 students) and Henderson J H (544 students) alongside Stephenville 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 Stephenville H S compares
Stephenville 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$9,978
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Stephenville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stephenville Isd, which includes Stephenville H S.
$9,978
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.2%
State 28.7%
Federal 13.0%
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 Stephenville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlin El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hook El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephenville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,079 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stephenville H S
How many students attend Stephenville H S?
Stephenville H S has 1,079 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stephenville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephenville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephenville H S is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Stephenville H S?
43.9% of students at Stephenville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephenville H S?
The largest demographic group at Stephenville H S is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Stephenville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephenville H S?
Stephenville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Stephenville H S rank among public schools in Stephenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephenville H S ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Stephenville, 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 Stephenville on the city page.
Is Stephenville H S a good school?
Stephenville H S earns 60/100 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 Stephenville Isd?
Besides Stephenville H S, Stephenville Isd also operates Gilbert Int (562 students), Henderson J H (544 students), and Chamberlin El (503 students). See the Stephenville Isd district page for the complete list.
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