- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie H S of Choice
Federal NCES profile for Waxahachie H S of Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484473006943
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waxahachie H S of Choice earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waxahachie H S of Choice has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waxahachie H S of Choice ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473006943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Waxahachie H S of Choice grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+37.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 484473006943 · Waxahachie, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 5.6:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Waxahachie H S of Choice grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+37.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waxahachie H S of Choice 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 56
Waxahachie H S of Choice
56 students
What this shows Waxahachie H S of Choice reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waxahachie H S of Choice compares
Waxahachie H S of Choice 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 62% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.6%
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
$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 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Waxahachie H S of Choice is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waxahachie H S of Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waxahachie H S of Choice'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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waxahachie H S of Choice
How many students attend Waxahachie H S of Choice?
Waxahachie H S of Choice has 56 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S of Choice is 5.6:1, which is 62% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 64% 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 H S of Choice?
47.5% of students at Waxahachie H S of Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waxahachie H S of Choice?
The largest demographic group at Waxahachie H S of Choice is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waxahachie H S of Choice?
Waxahachie H S of Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 H S of Choice rank among high schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Waxahachie H S of Choice ranks #2 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 H S of Choice, 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.