Enrollment
490
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484411004998
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon H S
Vernon H S is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Vernon, Texas, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,389 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #875.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 490 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Vernon Isd also operates Shive El (494 students) and Vernon Middle (390 students) alongside Vernon 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 Vernon H S compares
Vernon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,613
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernon Isd, which includes Vernon H S.
$11,613
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 41.0%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vernon H S a good school?
Vernon H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 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.
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