- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baytown, TX
Sterling H S
Federal NCES profile for Sterling H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482115002122
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling H S ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115002122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Sterling H S held near 2,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 147.2 → 140.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 482115002122 · Baytown, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,150 enr · 14.6:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
Sterling H S held near 2,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 147.2 → 140.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sterling H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- This school
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- Highlands J H 885
Highlands J H
885 students
What this shows Sterling H S reports 2,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling H S compares
Sterling 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,150 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,150
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,521
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
349
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
White 18.0%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Sterling H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling H S
How many students attend Sterling H S?
Sterling H S has 2,150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baytown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,098 (2022-23) → 2,130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Sterling H S?
61.4% of students at Sterling H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling H S?
The largest demographic group at Sterling H S is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling H S?
Sterling H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sterling H S rank among high schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling H S ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Baytown, 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 Baytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Sterling H S, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Lee H S (1,747 students), and E F Green Junior School (1,095 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.