- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Venus, TX
Venus H S
Federal NCES profile for Venus H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484401004993
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venus H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Venus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Venus H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venus H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Venus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Venus H S held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484401004993 · Venus, TX Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 15.6:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Venus El (663 students)
Venus H S held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Venus H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Venus H S
717 students
- Venus El
Venus El
663 students
- Venus Middle
Venus Middle
506 students
- Venus Pri
Venus Pri
397 students
- Juvenile Justi 8
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/Venus
8 students
What this shows Venus H S reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venus H S compares
Venus 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 26.1%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Venus H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Venus Isd reports $14,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venus H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venus Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/Venus | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Venus H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venus H S
How many students attend Venus H S?
Venus H S has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Venus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venus H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Venus H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Venus H S?
61.7% of students at Venus H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venus H S?
The largest demographic group at Venus H S is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Venus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venus H S?
Venus H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venus H S rank among schools in Venus?
By Resource Investment Index, Venus H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Venus, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Venus on the city page.
What other schools are in Venus Isd?
Besides Venus H S, Venus Isd also operates Venus El (663 students), Venus Middle (506 students), and Venus Pri (397 students). See the Venus Isd district page for the complete list.