- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie Global H S
Federal NCES profile for Waxahachie Global H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484473011211
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waxahachie Global H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waxahachie Global H S has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waxahachie Global H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473011211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Waxahachie Global H S shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 484473011211 · Waxahachie, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.3:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Waxahachie Global H S shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waxahachie Global H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- This school 369
Waxahachie Global H S
369 students
What this shows Waxahachie Global H S reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waxahachie Global H S compares
Waxahachie Global 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,520
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Waxahachie Global H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waxahachie Global H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waxahachie Global H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waxahachie Global H S
How many students attend Waxahachie Global H S?
Waxahachie Global H S has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie Global H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie Global H S is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Waxahachie Global H S?
27.2% of students at Waxahachie Global H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waxahachie Global H S?
The largest demographic group at Waxahachie Global H S is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waxahachie Global H S?
Waxahachie Global H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Waxahachie Global H S rank among high schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Waxahachie Global H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Waxahachie Global H S, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.