Enrollment
4,444
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands H S
Federal NCES profile for The Woodlands H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500001007
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Woodlands H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 24
- public schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Woodlands H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Woodlands H S ranks #3 of 24 public schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481500001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
240.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Woodlands H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Woodlands H S
The Woodlands H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in The Woodlands, Texas, enrolling 4,444 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.6% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,444 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Conroe Isd spends $9,973 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students) and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students) alongside The Woodlands 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 Woodlands H S compares
The Woodlands 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 84% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,444 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,444
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,973
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
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Asian 9.4%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, The Woodlands H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conroe Isd, which includes The Woodlands H S.
$9,973
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Woodlands H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Woodlands H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~4,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Woodlands H S
How many students attend The Woodlands H S?
The Woodlands H S has 4,444 students enrolled. It is a high school in The Woodlands, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Woodlands H S?
The student-teacher ratio at The Woodlands H S is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Woodlands H S?
9.6% of students at The Woodlands H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Woodlands H S?
The largest demographic group at The Woodlands H S is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Woodlands H S?
The Woodlands H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Woodlands H S rank among public schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, The Woodlands H S ranks #3 of 24 public schools in The Woodlands, 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 Woodlands on the city page.
Is The Woodlands H S a good school?
The Woodlands H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Conroe Isd?
Besides The Woodlands H S, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students), and College Park H S (3,313 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.
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