- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitehouse, TX
Whitehouse H S
Federal NCES profile for Whitehouse H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484560005183
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehouse H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Whitehouse · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehouse H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehouse H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Whitehouse, TX.
School address
District: Whitehouse Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484560005183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Whitehouse H S held near 1,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 484560005183 · Whitehouse, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,404 enr · 13.8:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehouse J H (751 students)
Whitehouse H S held near 1,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitehouse H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitehouse H S
1,404 students
- Whitehouse J H
Whitehouse J H
751 students
- H L Higgins El
H L Higgins El
597 students
- Mozelle Brown
Mozelle Brown El
575 students
- Gus Winston Ca 508
Gus Winston Cain El
508 students
- Stanton-Smith 486
Stanton-Smith El
486 students
What this shows Whitehouse H S reports 1,404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehouse H S compares
Whitehouse 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,404 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,404
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,741
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Whitehouse H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitehouse Isd reports $10,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehouse H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H L Higgins El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mozelle Brown El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gus Winston Cain El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton-Smith El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehouse H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehouse H S
How many students attend Whitehouse H S?
Whitehouse H S has 1,404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitehouse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,532 (2022-23) → 1,475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehouse H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehouse H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Whitehouse H S?
38.8% of students at Whitehouse H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehouse H S?
The largest demographic group at Whitehouse H S is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Whitehouse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehouse H S?
Whitehouse H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Whitehouse H S rank among public schools in Whitehouse?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehouse H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Whitehouse, 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 Whitehouse on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitehouse Isd?
Besides Whitehouse H S, Whitehouse Isd also operates Whitehouse J H (751 students), H L Higgins El (597 students), and Mozelle Brown El (575 students). See the Whitehouse Isd district page for the complete list.