- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitesboro, TX
Whitesboro H S
Federal NCES profile for Whitesboro H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484563005187
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesboro H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whitesboro · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesboro H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX.
School address
District: Whitesboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484563005187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Whitesboro H S grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 39.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 484563005187 · Whitesboro, TX High · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 13:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitesboro Int (473 students)
Whitesboro H S grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE held 39.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitesboro H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitesboro H S
508 students
- Whitesboro Int
Whitesboro Int
473 students
- Hayes Pri
Hayes Pri
449 students
- Whitesboro Mid
Whitesboro Middle
372 students
What this shows Whitesboro H S reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitesboro H S compares
Whitesboro H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,790
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Whitesboro H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitesboro Isd reports $10,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitesboro H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayes Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitesboro Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesboro H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitesboro H S
How many students attend Whitesboro H S?
Whitesboro H S has 508 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitesboro, TX. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro H S is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Whitesboro H S?
45.1% of students at Whitesboro H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesboro H S?
The largest demographic group at Whitesboro H S is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesboro H S?
Whitesboro H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Whitesboro H S rank among public schools in Whitesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, 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 Whitesboro Isd?
Besides Whitesboro H S, Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro Int (473 students), Hayes Pri (449 students), and Whitesboro Middle (372 students). See the Whitesboro Isd district page for the complete list.