Enrollment
163
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482619001443
👥 S:T ratio 74
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 36
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S is a small high school in La Porte, Texas, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S is leaner than roughly 97% of Texas schools and 56% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #327, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 44 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 163 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students) and Heritage El (667 students) alongside The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S.
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 The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S compares
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,305
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Porte Isd, which includes The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 6.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S a good school?
The Academy of Viola Dewalt H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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