- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Victory Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Victory Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771011879
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victory Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #53 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Victory Early College H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Early College H S ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Victory Early College H S held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480771011879 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 29.5:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Victory Early College H S held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Victory Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 442
Victory Early College H S
442 students
What this shows Victory Early College H S reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Victory Early College H S compares
Victory Early College 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 101% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,268
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Victory Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Victory Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victory Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Victory Early College H S
How many students attend Victory Early College H S?
Victory Early College H S has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Victory Early College H S is 29.5:1, which is 101% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victory Early College H S?
81.5% of students at Victory Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victory Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Victory Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victory Early College H S?
Victory Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Victory Early College H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Early College H S ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Victory Early College H S, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.