Enrollment
1,723
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484415012281
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Victoria West H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Victoria West H S
Victoria West H S is a higher-need, large high school in Victoria, Texas, enrolling 1,723 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,723 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (31%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Victoria Isd spends $10,710 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 529 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,723 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students) and Harold Cade Middle (730 students) alongside Victoria West 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 Victoria West H S compares
Victoria West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,710
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victoria Isd, which includes Victoria West H S.
$10,710
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 34.3%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~1,723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Victoria West H S a good school?
Victoria West H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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