- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weslaco, TX
Weslaco H S
Federal NCES profile for Weslaco 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 484496005125
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weslaco H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weslaco H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weslaco H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+154 students YoY
Weslaco H S grew from 2,553 students in 2022-23 to 2,707 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 155.0 → 162.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+154 students YoY 484496005125 · Weslaco, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,699 enr · 17.4:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco East H S (2,066 students)
Weslaco H S grew from 2,553 students in 2022-23 to 2,707 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 155.0 → 162.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Weslaco H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- Beatriz G Garz 919
Beatriz G Garza Middle
919 students
What this shows Weslaco H S reports 2,699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weslaco H S compares
Weslaco H S 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,699 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,699
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,558
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
Counselors7.4 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
319
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Weslaco H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weslaco H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco East H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beatriz G Garza Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weslaco H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~2,699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weslaco H S
How many students attend Weslaco H S?
Weslaco H S has 2,699 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,553 (2022-23) → 2,707 (2023-24), up 154.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weslaco H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Weslaco H S is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weslaco H S?
70.9% of students at Weslaco H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weslaco H S?
The largest demographic group at Weslaco H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weslaco H S?
Weslaco H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weslaco H S rank among high schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Weslaco H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Weslaco, 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 Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Weslaco H S, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), Memorial El (1,109 students), and Dr R E Margo El (1,085 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.