Enrollment
1,056
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480147313991
University of Texas at Austin H S — Austin, TX
Federal NCES profile for University of Texas at Austin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: University of Texas at Austin H S · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+145% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University of Texas at Austin H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University of Texas at Austin H S reports 1,056 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 35.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 145% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 125% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 78% below the Texas average and 74% below the national baseline. The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 528 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding University of Texas at Austin H S spends $3,862 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.7% from local sources (property taxes), 85.3% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University of Texas at Austin H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.8:1 | ▲ 145% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 78% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.8:1
students per teacher
— 145% above state mean
Top 100% in Texas — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$3,862
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 528 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,056 Top 90% in Texas — larger than 10% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 35.8:1 +145% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.5% -78% vs state
NCES ID 480147313991
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 528:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University of Texas at Austin H S, which includes University of Texas at Austin H S.
$3,862
Per student
-77%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-80%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 85.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about University of Texas at Austin H S
How many students attend University of Texas at Austin H S?
University of Texas at Austin H S has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a high school in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Texas at Austin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Texas at Austin H S is 35.8:1, which is 145% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University of Texas at Austin H S?
13.5% of students at University of Texas at Austin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University of Texas at Austin H S?
The largest demographic group at University of Texas at Austin H S is White at 49.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University of Texas at Austin H S?
University of Texas at Austin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.