Enrollment
375
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484504005131
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West · Resource Index
- 49
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West H S
West H S is a mid-sized high school in West, Texas, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 375 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Isd also operates West El (645 students) and West Middle (279 students) alongside West 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 H S compares
West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,905
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Isd, which includes West H S.
$12,905
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 42.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West on the city page.
Is West H S a good school?
West H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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