- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tahoka, TX
Tahoka H S
Federal NCES profile for Tahoka H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484209004793
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tahoka H S earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tahoka · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tahoka H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tahoka H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tahoka, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Tahoka H S held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 484209004793 · Tahoka, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 8.7:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoka El (295 students)
Tahoka H S held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tahoka H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoka El
Tahoka El
295 students
- This school
Tahoka H S
183 students
- Tahoka Middle
Tahoka Middle
134 students
What this shows Tahoka H S reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tahoka H S compares
Tahoka 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 37.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Tahoka H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tahoka Isd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tahoka H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoka El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tahoka Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tahoka H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tahoka H S
How many students attend Tahoka H S?
Tahoka H S has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tahoka, TX. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahoka H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahoka H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Tahoka H S?
53.1% of students at Tahoka H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tahoka H S?
The largest demographic group at Tahoka H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Tahoka, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tahoka H S?
Tahoka H S has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Tahoka H S rank among public schools in Tahoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Tahoka H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tahoka, 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 Tahoka Isd?
Besides Tahoka H S, Tahoka Isd also operates Tahoka El (295 students) and Tahoka Middle (134 students). See the Tahoka Isd district page for the complete list.