Enrollment
659
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange, TX
West Orange-Stark H S
Federal NCES profile for West Orange-Stark H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484509005143
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Orange-Stark H S earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Orange-Stark H S has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange-Stark H S ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Orange, TX.
School address
District: West Orange-Cove Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 484509005143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Orange-Stark H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Orange-Stark H S
West Orange-Stark H S is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Orange, Texas, enrolling 659 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,735, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 659 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 659 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Orange-Cove Cisd also operates West Orange-Stark El (1,133 students) and West Orange-Stark Middle (492 students) alongside West Orange-Stark 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 Orange-Stark H S compares
West Orange-Stark 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$13,252
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 12.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, West Orange-Stark H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Orange-Cove Cisd, which includes West Orange-Stark H S.
$13,252
Per student
-3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 9.9%
Federal 23.4%
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 Orange-Stark H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange-Stark El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Orange-Stark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M B North E C Lrn Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Orange-Stark H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Orange-Stark H S
How many students attend West Orange-Stark H S?
West Orange-Stark H S has 659 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orange-Stark H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Orange-Stark H S is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Orange-Stark H S?
82.0% of students at West Orange-Stark H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Orange-Stark H S?
The largest demographic group at West Orange-Stark H S is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Orange, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Orange-Stark H S?
West Orange-Stark H S has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Orange-Stark H S rank among public schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange-Stark H S ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
Is West Orange-Stark H S a good school?
West Orange-Stark H S earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Orange-Cove Cisd?
Besides West Orange-Stark H S, West Orange-Cove Cisd also operates West Orange-Stark El (1,133 students), West Orange-Stark Middle (492 students), and M B North E C Lrn Ctr (308 students). See the West Orange-Cove Cisd district page for the complete list.
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