- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sweeny, TX
Sweeny H S
Federal NCES profile for Sweeny H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484197004778
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweeny H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sweeny · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweeny H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sweeny, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sweeny H S held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484197004778 · Sweeny, TX High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweeny El (869 students)
Sweeny H S held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sweeny H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweeny El
Sweeny El
869 students
- This school
Sweeny H S
597 students
- Sweeny J H
Sweeny J H
453 students
What this shows Sweeny H S reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweeny H S compares
Sweeny 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Sweeny H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweeny Isd reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweeny H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweeny J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweeny H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- 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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sweeny H S
How many students attend Sweeny H S?
Sweeny H S has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sweeny, TX. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweeny H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweeny H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Sweeny H S?
45.3% of students at Sweeny H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweeny H S?
The largest demographic group at Sweeny H S is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Sweeny, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweeny H S?
Sweeny H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sweeny H S rank among public schools in Sweeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sweeny, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sweeny Isd?
Besides Sweeny H S, Sweeny Isd also operates Sweeny El (869 students) and Sweeny J H (453 students). See the Sweeny Isd district page for the complete list.