Enrollment
3,056
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
185.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waxahachie H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S is a large combined-grade school in Waxahachie, Texas, enrolling 3,056 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,056 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 647 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,056 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Waxahachie Isd also operates Howard J H (918 students) and Finley J H (839 students) alongside Waxahachie H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waxahachie H S compares
Waxahachie H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waxahachie Isd, which includes Waxahachie H S.
$11,529
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 30.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,056 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waxahachie H S a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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