Enrollment
2,213
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaumont, TX
West Brook Sr H S
Federal NCES profile for West Brook Sr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480967005951
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brook Sr H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Brook Sr H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Brook Sr H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Brook Sr H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Brook Sr H S
West Brook Sr H S is a higher-need, large high school in Beaumont, Texas, enrolling 2,213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,213 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #164, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 915 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,213 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 84 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Beaumont Isd also operates Beaumont United H S (2,035 students) and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students) alongside West Brook Sr 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 West Brook Sr H S compares
West Brook Sr 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,213 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,213
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,856
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
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
566
in-school suspensions + 349 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 84 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
African American 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 14.0%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, West Brook Sr H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaumont Isd, which includes West Brook Sr H S.
$11,856
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.5%
State 17.5%
Federal 20.0%
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 West Brook Sr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont United H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guess El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Brook Sr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2,213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Brook Sr H S
How many students attend West Brook Sr H S?
West Brook Sr H S has 2,213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaumont, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Brook Sr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Brook Sr H S is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Brook Sr H S?
56.6% of students at West Brook Sr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Brook Sr H S?
The largest demographic group at West Brook Sr H S is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Brook Sr H S?
West Brook Sr H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Brook Sr H S rank among high schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, West Brook Sr H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
Is West Brook Sr H S a good school?
West Brook Sr H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Beaumont Isd?
Besides West Brook Sr H S, Beaumont Isd also operates Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students), and Odom Middle (837 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.
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