- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quinlan, TX
Wh Ford H S
Federal NCES profile for Wh Ford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483624004075
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wh Ford H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Quinlan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wh Ford H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wh Ford H S ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Wh Ford H S held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 483624004075 · Quinlan, TX High · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 14.5:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: D C Cannon El (815 students)
Wh Ford H S held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wh Ford H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D C Cannon El
D C Cannon El
815 students
- This school
Wh Ford H S
799 students
- C B Thompson M
C B Thompson Middle
671 students
- A E Butler Int
A E Butler Int
651 students
What this shows Wh Ford H S reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wh Ford H S compares
Wh Ford 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$11,890
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Wh Ford H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quinlan Isd reports $11,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wh Ford H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Cannon El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C B Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A E Butler Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wh Ford H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wh Ford H S
How many students attend Wh Ford H S?
Wh Ford H S has 799 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quinlan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wh Ford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wh Ford H S is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Wh Ford H S?
61.1% of students at Wh Ford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wh Ford H S?
The largest demographic group at Wh Ford H S is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Quinlan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wh Ford H S?
Wh Ford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Wh Ford H S rank among public schools in Quinlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Wh Ford H S ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, 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 Quinlan on the city page.
What other schools are in Quinlan Isd?
Besides Wh Ford H S, Quinlan Isd also operates D C Cannon El (815 students), C B Thompson Middle (671 students), and A E Butler Int (651 students). See the Quinlan Isd district page for the complete list.