- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Westchester Academy for International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Academy for International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110008831Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Academy for International Studies earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westchester Academy for International Studies has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Academy for International Studies ranks #6 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110008831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Westchester Academy for International Studies held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 67.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 484110008831 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
864 enr · 13.7:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Westchester Academy for International Studies held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 67.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westchester Academy for International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 864
Westchester Academy for International Studies
864 students
What this shows Westchester Academy for International Studies reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchester Academy for International Studies compares
Westchester Academy for International Studies 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
White 20.1%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Westchester Academy for International Studies is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westchester Academy for International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Academy for International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westchester Academy for International Studies
How many students attend Westchester Academy for International Studies?
Westchester Academy for International Studies has 864 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Academy for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Academy for International Studies is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Westchester Academy for International Studies?
49.0% of students at Westchester Academy for International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Academy for International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Academy for International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Academy for International Studies?
Westchester Academy for International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westchester Academy for International Studies rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Academy for International Studies ranks #6 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Westchester Academy for International Studies, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.