- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie H S
Federal NCES profile for Waxahachie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484473005095
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waxahachie H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waxahachie H S has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waxahachie H S ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473005095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Waxahachie H S held near 3,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+147 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 185.2 → 190.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+147 students YoY 484473005095 · Waxahachie, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,056 enr · 16.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard J H (918 students)
Waxahachie H S held near 3,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+147 headcount). Teacher FTE added 185.2 → 190.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waxahachie H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Simpson El 592
Simpson El
592 students
What this shows Waxahachie H S reports 3,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waxahachie H S compares
Waxahachie 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,056 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,056
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
484
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 35.0%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Waxahachie H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simpson El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waxahachie H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other 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 (~3,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waxahachie H S
How many students attend Waxahachie H S?
Waxahachie H S has 3,056 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,963 (2022-23) → 3,110 (2023-24), nearly flat (+147).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waxahachie H S?
37.6% of students at Waxahachie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waxahachie H S?
The largest demographic group at Waxahachie H S is Hispanic or Latino 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 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waxahachie H S?
Waxahachie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Waxahachie H S rank among schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Waxahachie H S ranks #5 of 7 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 schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Waxahachie H S, Waxahachie Isd also operates Howard J H (918 students), Finley J H (839 students), and Coleman J H (775 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.