Enrollment
2,148
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484347004939
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyler H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyler H S
Tyler H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 2,148 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 157 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 754 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,148 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students) and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students) alongside Tyler 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 Tyler H S compares
Tyler 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,241
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tyler Isd, which includes Tyler H S.
$11,241
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 24.5%
Federal 23.7%
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 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
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~2,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Tyler H S a good school?
Tyler H S earns 39/100 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 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.
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