- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesquite, TX
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
Federal NCES profile for Vroonland - Vanguard 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 483039013814
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vroonland - Vanguard H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vroonland - Vanguard H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vroonland - Vanguard H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+418 students YoY
Vroonland - Vanguard H S grew from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 1,591 in 2023-24 (+35.6%).
Teacher FTE added 77.1 → 92.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+418 students YoY 483039013814 · Mesquite, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,605 enr · 20.8:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Vroonland - Vanguard H S grew from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 1,591 in 2023-24 (+35.6%). Teacher FTE added 77.1 → 92.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vroonland - Vanguard H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- This school
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- Poteet H S
Poteet H S
1,523 students
What this shows Vroonland - Vanguard H S reports 1,605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vroonland - Vanguard H S compares
Vroonland - Vanguard H S is a growing 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,605 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,605
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,223
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 14.0%
White 9.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Vroonland - Vanguard H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vroonland - Vanguard H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poteet H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vroonland - Vanguard H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vroonland - Vanguard H S
How many students attend Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
Vroonland - Vanguard H S has 1,605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 1,591 (2023-24), up 418.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Vroonland - Vanguard H S is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
75.0% of students at Vroonland - Vanguard H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
The largest demographic group at Vroonland - Vanguard H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
Vroonland - Vanguard 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 Vroonland - Vanguard H S rank among high schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Vroonland - Vanguard H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Vroonland - Vanguard H S, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.