- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703012156
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
Vandegrift H S shrank from 2,658 students in 2022-23 to 2,522 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 164.0 → 167.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 482703012156 · Austin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,437 enr · 14.9:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Vandegrift H S shrank from 2,658 students in 2022-23 to 2,522 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 164.0 → 167.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vandegrift H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- This school
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- Glenn H S
Glenn H S
2,024 students
What this shows Vandegrift H S reports 2,437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandegrift H S compares
Vandegrift H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,669
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
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.
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
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,260
- 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
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 (~2,437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,658 (2022-23) → 2,522 (2023-24), down 136.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.