- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Texarkana, TX
Texas H S
Federal NCES profile for Texas H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484248004854
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248004854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Texas H S held near 1,762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 155.5 → 162.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 484248004854 · Texarkana, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,750 enr · 11.3:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Middle (1,421 students)
Texas H S held near 1,762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 155.5 → 162.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Texas H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Texas H S
1,750 students
- Texas Middle
Texas Middle
1,421 students
- Nash El 667
Nash El
667 students
- Wake Village E 539
Wake Village El
539 students
- Digital Academ 471
Digital Academy of Texas
471 students
- Highland Park 427
Highland Park El
427 students
What this shows Texas H S reports 1,750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas H S compares
Texas 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,750
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,568
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 875 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Texas H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nash El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wake Village El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Digital Academy of Texas | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- 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 (~1,750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas H S
How many students attend Texas H S?
Texas H S has 1,750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,719 (2022-23) → 1,762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 H S?
54.9% of students at Texas H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas H S?
The largest demographic group at Texas H S is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas H S?
Texas H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 H S rank among high schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Texas H S, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas Middle (1,421 students), Nash El (667 students), and Wake Village El (539 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.