- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
Waco H S
Federal NCES profile for Waco H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484428005054
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waco H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waco H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waco H S ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-233 students YoY
Waco H S shrank from 2,011 students in 2022-23 to 1,778 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 151.1 → 143.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-233 students YoY 484428005054 · Waco, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,885 enr · 12.5:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: University H S (1,752 students)
Waco H S shrank from 2,011 students in 2022-23 to 1,778 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 151.1 → 143.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waco H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- Lake Air Monte 734
Lake Air Montessori School
734 students
What this shows Waco H S reports 1,885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waco H S compares
Waco H S is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,885 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,885
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
320
in-school suspensions + 297 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 99 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
African American 29.7%
White 8.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Waco H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waco H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Air Montessori School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waco H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waco H S
How many students attend Waco H S?
Waco H S has 1,885 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,011 (2022-23) → 1,778 (2023-24), down 233.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Waco H S?
85.4% of students at Waco H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waco H S?
The largest demographic group at Waco H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waco H S?
Waco H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waco H S rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Waco H S ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Waco, 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 Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides Waco H S, Waco Isd also operates University H S (1,752 students), Tennyson Middle (963 students), and Bell's Hill El (786 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.