- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Summer Creek H S
Federal NCES profile for Summer Creek H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482391011267
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summer Creek H S earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #78 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summer Creek H S has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summer Creek H S ranks #78 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+167 students YoY
Summer Creek H S held near 3,767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+167 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 203.5 → 209.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+167 students YoY 482391011267 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,972 enr · 19.6:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascocita H S (3,696 students)
Summer Creek H S held near 3,767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+167 headcount). Teacher FTE added 203.5 → 209.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Summer Creek H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summer Creek H S
3,972 students
- Atascocita H S
Atascocita H S
3,696 students
- Humble H S
Humble H S
2,960 students
- Kingwood H S
Kingwood H S
2,877 students
- Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park H S
1,884 students
- West Lake Midd 1,486
West Lake Middle
1,486 students
What this shows Summer Creek H S reports 3,972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summer Creek H S compares
Summer Creek 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,972 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,972
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,763
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
355
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 83 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 13.0%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Summer Creek H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humble Isd reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summer Creek H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascocita H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humble H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingwood H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Park H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lake Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summer Creek H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~3,972 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summer Creek H S
How many students attend Summer Creek H S?
Summer Creek H S has 3,972 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,600 (2022-23) → 3,767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+167).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Creek H S is 19.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summer Creek H S?
36.9% of students at Summer Creek H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summer Creek H S?
The largest demographic group at Summer Creek H S is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summer Creek H S?
Summer Creek H S has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summer Creek H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Summer Creek H S ranks #78 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 Humble Isd?
Besides Summer Creek H S, Humble Isd also operates Atascocita H S (3,696 students), Humble H S (2,960 students), and Kingwood H S (2,877 students). See the Humble Isd district page for the complete list.