Enrollment
8,641
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
309.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texas Connections Academy at Houston compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texas Connections Academy at Houston
Texas Connections Academy at Houston is a large charter combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 8,641 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 90% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 8,641 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston Isd also operates Bellaire H S (3,216 students) and Lamar H S (2,968 students) alongside Texas Connections Academy at Houston.
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 Connections Academy at Houston compares
Texas Connections Academy at Houston on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,031
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Texas Connections Academy at Houston.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~8,641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Texas Connections Academy at Houston a good school?
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. 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 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.
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