- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Stratford H S
Federal NCES profile for Stratford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484110004698
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #71 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford H S has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford H S ranks #71 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Stratford H S held near 2,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.7 → 109.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 484110004698 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,394 enr · 22.6:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Stratford H S held near 2,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.7 → 109.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stratford H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- This school
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- Spring Branch
Spring Branch Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Stratford H S reports 2,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford H S compares
Stratford 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,394 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,394
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 54% 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
21.2%
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
$12,599
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 10.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Stratford H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratford H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Branch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~2,394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford H S
How many students attend Stratford H S?
Stratford H S has 2,394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,272 (2022-23) → 2,312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford H S is 22.6:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford H S?
29.1% of students at Stratford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford H S?
The largest demographic group at Stratford H S is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford H S?
Stratford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Stratford H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford H S ranks #71 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Stratford H S, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Spring Woods H S (2,020 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.