- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Porte, TX
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S
Federal NCES profile for The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482619001443
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482619001443 · La Porte, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 6.5:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: La Porte H S (2,090 students)
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Porte H S
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- La Porte J H 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- This school 163
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S
163 students
What this shows The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S compares
The Academy of Viola Dewalt 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.5%
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
$12,795
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S
How many students attend The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S?
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Porte, TX. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S is 6.5:1, which is 56% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% 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 The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S?
49.1% of students at The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S?
The largest demographic group at The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S?
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S rank among high schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in La Porte, 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 La Porte on the city page.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.