- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
University H S
Federal NCES profile for University 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 484428005059
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University H S earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
University H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University H S ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
University H S held near 1,750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.8 → 113.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+72 students YoY 484428005059 · Waco, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,752 enr · 15.9:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
University H S held near 1,750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.8 → 113.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
University H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- This school
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- Lake Air Monte 734
Lake Air Montessori School
734 students
What this shows University H S reports 1,752 students on the CCD universe file.
How University H S compares
University 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,752 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,752
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
372
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 116 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
African American 22.4%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, University H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Air Montessori School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,752 students)
Frequently asked questions about University H S
How many students attend University H S?
University H S has 1,752 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,678 (2022-23) → 1,750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University H S?
The student-teacher ratio at University H S is 15.9:1, which is 8% 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 University H S?
86.2% of students at University H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University H S?
The largest demographic group at University H S is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University H S?
University 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 University H S rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, University H S ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Waco, 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 Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides University H S, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), Tennyson Middle (963 students), and Bell's Hill El (786 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.