- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Texas City, TX
Texas City H S
Federal NCES profile for Texas City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484251004865
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas City H S earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas City H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas City H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251004865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Texas City H S held near 1,721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 115.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484251004865 · Texas City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,689 enr · 14.4:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Blocker Middle (802 students)
Texas City H S held near 1,721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 115.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Texas City H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- Manuel Guajard 501
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
501 students
What this shows Texas City H S reports 1,689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas City H S compares
Texas City 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,689 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,689
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$15,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
535
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 22.1%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Texas City H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocker Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Guajardo Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas City H S
How many students attend Texas City H S?
Texas City H S has 1,689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,718 (2022-23) → 1,721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas City H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Texas City H S?
70.4% of students at Texas City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas City H S?
The largest demographic group at Texas City H S is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas City H S?
Texas City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 City H S rank among schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas City H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Texas City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Texas City H S, Texas City Isd also operates Blocker Middle (802 students), Fry Int (769 students), and La Marque H S (737 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.