- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van, TX
Van H S
Federal NCES profile for Van H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484392004985
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Van · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Van H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Van, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Van H S held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484392004985 · Van, TX High · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 14.8:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Middle (828 students)
Van H S held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Middle
Van Middle
828 students
- This school
Van H S
768 students
- Rhodes El
Rhodes El
402 students
- Van J H
Van J H
360 students
- Van Int 321
Van Int
321 students
What this shows Van H S reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van H S compares
Van 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,235
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Van H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Isd reports $11,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rhodes El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van H S
How many students attend Van H S?
Van H S has 768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van, TX. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Van H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van H S?
44.8% of students at Van H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van H S?
The largest demographic group at Van H S is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Van, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van H S?
Van H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Van H S rank among public schools in Van?
By Resource Investment Index, Van H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Van, 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 Van on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Isd?
Besides Van H S, Van Isd also operates Van Middle (828 students), Rhodes El (402 students), and Van J H (360 students). See the Van Isd district page for the complete list.