- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sweetwater, TX
Sweetwater H S
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater 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 484203004788
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sweetwater · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater H S has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TX.
School address
District: Sweetwater Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484203004788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sweetwater H S held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484203004788 · Sweetwater, TX High · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 11.8:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweetwater Middle (372 students)
Sweetwater H S held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sweetwater H S
553 students
- Sweetwater Mid
Sweetwater Middle
372 students
- Sweetwater Int
Sweetwater Int
353 students
- East Ridge El 205
East Ridge El
205 students
- Southeast Earl 166
Southeast Early Childhood Center
166 students
- Southeast El 157
Southeast El
157 students
What this shows Sweetwater H S reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater H S compares
Sweetwater 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$13,976
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
White 38.5%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Sweetwater H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweetwater Isd reports $13,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetwater H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Southeast El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetwater H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater H S
How many students attend Sweetwater H S?
Sweetwater H S has 553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sweetwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater H S is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Sweetwater H S?
61.7% of students at Sweetwater H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater H S?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Sweetwater, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater H S?
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater H S rank among public schools in Sweetwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sweetwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Isd?
Besides Sweetwater H S, Sweetwater Isd also operates Sweetwater Middle (372 students), Sweetwater Int (353 students), and East Ridge El (205 students). See the Sweetwater Isd district page for the complete list.