Enrollment
2,427
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Weatherford, TX
Weatherford H S
Federal NCES profile for Weatherford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484480005100
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weatherford H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Weatherford H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weatherford H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Weatherford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484480005100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
158.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weatherford H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weatherford H S
Weatherford H S is a large high school in Weatherford, Texas, enrolling 2,427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,427 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Weatherford Isd also operates Hall Middle (934 students) and Tison Middle (834 students) alongside Weatherford 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 Weatherford H S compares
Weatherford 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,427 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,427
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$11,115
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 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
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Weatherford 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 Weatherford Isd, which includes Weatherford H S.
$11,115
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 21.0%
Federal 10.8%
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 Weatherford H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tison Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ikard El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weatherford H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~2,427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Weatherford H S
How many students attend Weatherford H S?
Weatherford H S has 2,427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weatherford, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weatherford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Weatherford H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weatherford H S?
35.6% of students at Weatherford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weatherford H S?
The largest demographic group at Weatherford H S is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weatherford H S?
Weatherford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Weatherford H S rank among high schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Weatherford H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Weatherford, 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 Weatherford on the city page.
Is Weatherford H S a good school?
Weatherford H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Weatherford Isd?
Besides Weatherford H S, Weatherford Isd also operates Hall Middle (934 students), Tison Middle (834 students), and Curtis El (585 students). See the Weatherford Isd district page for the complete list.
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