- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vernon, TX
Vernon H S
Federal NCES profile for Vernon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484411004998
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon H S ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Vernon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Vernon H S shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 484411004998 · Vernon, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Shive El (494 students)
Vernon H S shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vernon H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shive El
Shive El
494 students
- This school
Vernon H S
490 students
- Vernon Middle
Vernon Middle
390 students
- T G Mccord El
T G Mccord El
311 students
- North Texas St 23
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
23 students
- Vernon Isd Opp 10
Vernon Isd Opportunity Center
10 students
What this shows Vernon H S reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon H S compares
Vernon 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$13,225
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 28.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Vernon H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Isd reports $13,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shive El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T G Mccord El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Isd Opportunity Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon H S
How many students attend Vernon H S?
Vernon H S has 490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vernon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon H S is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon H S?
54.9% of students at Vernon H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon H S?
The largest demographic group at Vernon H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Vernon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon H S?
Vernon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Vernon H S rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon H S ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Isd?
Besides Vernon H S, Vernon Isd also operates Shive El (494 students), Vernon Middle (390 students), and T G Mccord El (311 students). See the Vernon Isd district page for the complete list.