- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Victoria, TX
Victoria West H S
Federal NCES profile for Victoria West H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484415012281
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victoria West H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Victoria West H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victoria West H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Victoria West H S held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.8 → 124.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 484415012281 · Victoria, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,723 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Victoria West H S held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.8 → 124.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Victoria West H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- This school
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- Patti Welder M 566
Patti Welder Middle
566 students
What this shows Victoria West H S reports 1,723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Victoria West H S compares
Victoria West 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,723 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,723
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
386
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 30.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Victoria West H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Victoria West H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patti Welder Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victoria West H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Victoria West H S
How many students attend Victoria West H S?
Victoria West H S has 1,723 students enrolled. It is a high school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,766 (2022-23) → 1,740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victoria West H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Victoria West H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victoria West H S?
53.2% of students at Victoria West H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victoria West H S?
The largest demographic group at Victoria West H S is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victoria West H S?
Victoria West H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Victoria West H S rank among high schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Victoria West H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Victoria, 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 Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Victoria West H S, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Harold Cade Middle (730 students), and Howell Middle (716 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.