- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
Federal NCES profile for Texas Connections Academy at Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364012363Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Connections Academy at Houston earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #405 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8,641
- students enrolled
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Connections Academy at Houston ranks #405 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-635 students YoY
Texas Connections Academy at Houston shrank from 8,967 students in 2022-23 to 8,332 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 309.0 → 278.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-635 students YoY 482364012363 · Houston, TX Other · LARGE · CHARTER
8,641 enr · 28:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellaire H S (3,216 students)
Texas Connections Academy at Houston shrank from 8,967 students in 2022-23 to 8,332 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 309.0 → 278.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Texas Connections Academy at Houston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- Houston Math S 2,396
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
2,396 students
What this shows Texas Connections Academy at Houston reports 8,641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas Connections Academy at Houston compares
Texas Connections Academy at Houston is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 90% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8,641 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
8,641
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors17.7 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 35.8%
African American 14.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Texas Connections Academy at Houston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas Connections Academy at Houston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire H S | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Math Science and Technology Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Connections Academy at Houston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~8,641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Connections Academy at Houston
How many students attend Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has 8,641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 8,967 (2022-23) → 8,332 (2023-24), down 635.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Connections Academy at Houston is 28:1, which is 90% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
The largest demographic group at Texas Connections Academy at Houston is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Texas Connections Academy at Houston rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Connections Academy at Houston ranks #405 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Texas Connections Academy at Houston, Houston Isd also operates Bellaire H S (3,216 students), Lamar H S (2,968 students), and Westside H S (2,729 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.