- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500001007
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+137 students YoY
The Woodlands H S held near 4,498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+137 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 240.5 → 245.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+137 students YoY 481500001007 · The Woodlands, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
4,444 enr · 18.5:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
The Woodlands H S held near 4,498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+137 headcount). Teacher FTE added 240.5 → 245.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Woodlands H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- This school
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- Oak Ridge H S
Oak Ridge H S
2,758 students
What this shows The Woodlands H S reports 4,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Woodlands H S compares
The Woodlands 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,349
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
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.
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
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~4,444 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 4,361 (2022-23) → 4,498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+137).
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
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.