Enrollment
2,437
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Vandegrift H S
Federal NCES profile for Vandegrift H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703012156
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandegrift H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandegrift H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandegrift H S ranks #7 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
164.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vandegrift H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 2,437 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,437 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Rouse H S (2,260 students) alongside Vandegrift 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 Vandegrift H S compares
Vandegrift 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 89% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,437 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,437
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$10,641
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 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
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Vandegrift H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Vandegrift H S.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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.
How Vandegrift H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandegrift H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vandegrift H S
How many students attend Vandegrift H S?
Vandegrift H S has 2,437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandegrift H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandegrift H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandegrift H S?
6.7% of students at Vandegrift H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandegrift H S?
The largest demographic group at Vandegrift H S is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandegrift H S?
Vandegrift H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Vandegrift H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandegrift H S ranks #7 of 33 high schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
Is Vandegrift H S a good school?
Vandegrift H S earns 60/100 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 Leander Isd?
Besides Vandegrift H S, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Rouse H S (2,260 students), and Cedar Park H S (2,155 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.
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