- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wharton, TX
Wharton H S
Federal NCES profile for Wharton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484538005165
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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
Wharton H S earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wharton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wharton H S has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wharton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wharton H S held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484538005165 · Wharton, TX High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 12.3:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wharton El (478 students)
Wharton H S held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wharton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wharton H S
566 students
- Wharton El
Wharton El
478 students
- C G Sivells El
C G Sivells El
399 students
- Wharton J H
Wharton J H
324 students
What this shows Wharton H S reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wharton H S compares
Wharton 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$16,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 26.3%
White 9.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Wharton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wharton Isd reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wharton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C G Sivells El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wharton J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wharton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wharton H S
How many students attend Wharton H S?
Wharton H S has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wharton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wharton H S is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Wharton H S?
70.4% of students at Wharton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wharton H S?
The largest demographic group at Wharton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Wharton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wharton H S?
Wharton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Wharton H S rank among public schools in Wharton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wharton, 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 Wharton Isd?
Besides Wharton H S, Wharton Isd also operates Wharton El (478 students), C G Sivells El (399 students), and Wharton J H (324 students). See the Wharton Isd district page for the complete list.