- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West, TX
West H S
Federal NCES profile for West H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484504005131
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West H S held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 484504005131 · West, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West El (645 students)
West H S held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West El
West El
645 students
- This school
West H S
375 students
- West Middle
West Middle
279 students
- West Brookhave 24
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
24 students
What this shows West H S reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How West H S compares
West 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,079
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, West H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Isd reports $14,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about West H S
How many students attend West H S?
West H S has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in West, TX. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West H S?
22.8% of students at West H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West H S?
The largest demographic group at West H S is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in West, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West H S?
West H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West H S rank among public schools in West?
By Resource Investment Index, West H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Isd?
Besides West H S, West Isd also operates West El (645 students), West Middle (279 students), and West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School (24 students). See the West Isd district page for the complete list.