- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Texas Academy of Biomedical
Federal NCES profile for Texas Academy of Biomedical, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970012338
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Academy of Biomedical earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Academy of Biomedical has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Academy of Biomedical ranks #3 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970012338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Texas Academy of Biomedical held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481970012338 · Fort Worth, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17.8:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Texas Academy of Biomedical held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Texas Academy of Biomedical 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 374
Texas Academy of Biomedical
374 students
What this shows Texas Academy of Biomedical reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas Academy of Biomedical compares
Texas Academy of Biomedical 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
African American 13.1%
White 8.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Texas Academy of Biomedical is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Texas Academy of Biomedical 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 | Similar 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 Texas Academy of Biomedical'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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Academy of Biomedical
How many students attend Texas Academy of Biomedical?
Texas Academy of Biomedical has 374 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Academy of Biomedical?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Academy of Biomedical is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Texas Academy of Biomedical?
69.1% of students at Texas Academy of Biomedical are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Academy of Biomedical?
The largest demographic group at Texas Academy of Biomedical is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Academy of Biomedical?
Texas Academy of Biomedical has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Texas Academy of Biomedical rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Academy of Biomedical ranks #3 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 Texas Academy of Biomedical, 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.