- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S
Federal NCES profile for Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970013383
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S ranks #5 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970013383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481970013383 · Fort Worth, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 20.4:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 347
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S
347 students
What this shows Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S compares
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,690
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 19.6%
Asian 3.5%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S
How many students attend Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S?
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S?
71.1% of students at Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S?
The largest demographic group at Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S?
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S ranks #5 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H S, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.