Enrollment
374
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970012338
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 54
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texas Academy of Biomedical compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texas Academy of Biomedical
Texas Academy of Biomedical is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 374 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #115, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students) and Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students) alongside Texas Academy of Biomedical.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Texas Academy of Biomedical compares
Texas Academy of Biomedical on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Worth Isd, which includes Texas Academy of Biomedical.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 25.4%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Texas Academy of Biomedical a good school?
Texas Academy of Biomedical earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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