Enrollment
2,394
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484110004698
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratford H S
Stratford H S is a large high school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 2,394 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 54% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.1% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,394 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students) and Northbrook H S (2,398 students) alongside Stratford 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 Stratford H S compares
Stratford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,199
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Branch Isd, which includes Stratford H S.
$12,199
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 6.5%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~2,394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (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 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.
Is Stratford H S a good school?
Stratford H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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