- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tyler, TX
Tyler H S
Federal NCES profile for Tyler H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484347004939
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyler H S earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyler H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyler H S ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Tyler H S held near 2,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 136.3 → 134.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 484347004939 · Tyler, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,148 enr · 15.8:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Tyler H S held near 2,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 136.3 → 134.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tyler H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- This school
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- Hubbard Middle 869
Hubbard Middle
869 students
What this shows Tyler H S reports 2,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyler H S compares
Tyler 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$11,184
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
440
in-school suspensions + 314 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 27.3%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Tyler H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tyler H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyler H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tyler H S
How many students attend Tyler H S?
Tyler H S has 2,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,164 (2022-23) → 2,100 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyler H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyler H S is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tyler H S?
82.5% of students at Tyler H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyler H S?
The largest demographic group at Tyler H S is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyler H S?
Tyler H S has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Tyler H S rank among high schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyler H S ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Tyler H S, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students), and Three Lakes Middle (948 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.