Enrollment
1,803
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · The Colony, TX
The Colony H S
Federal NCES profile for The Colony H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482730006291
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Colony H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in The Colony · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Colony H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Colony H S ranks #7 of 9 public schools in The Colony, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730006291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Colony H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Colony H S
The Colony H S is a large high school in The Colony, Texas, enrolling 1,803 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,803 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students) and Hebron H S (3,668 students) alongside The Colony 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 Colony H S compares
The Colony 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,803 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,803
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$11,526
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 40.6%
White 29.7%
African American 16.0%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, The Colony H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewisville Isd, which includes The Colony H S.
$11,526
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 7.8%
Federal 10.0%
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 Colony H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killian Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Colony H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Colony H S
How many students attend The Colony H S?
The Colony H S has 1,803 students enrolled. It is a high school in The Colony, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Colony H S?
The student-teacher ratio at The Colony H S is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Colony H S?
37.2% of students at The Colony H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Colony H S?
The largest demographic group at The Colony H S is Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment, in The Colony, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Colony H S?
The Colony H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Colony H S rank among public schools in The Colony?
By Resource Investment Index, The Colony H S ranks #7 of 9 public schools in The Colony, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in The Colony on the city page.
Is The Colony H S a good school?
The Colony H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Lewisville Isd?
Besides The Colony H S, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.
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