Enrollment
508
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484563005187
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whitesboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitesboro H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitesboro H S
Whitesboro H S is a mid-sized high school in Whitesboro, Texas, enrolling 508 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,189 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #88, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Whitesboro Isd spends $10,068 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro Int (473 students) and Hayes Pri (449 students) alongside Whitesboro H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whitesboro H S compares
Whitesboro H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitesboro Isd, which includes Whitesboro H S.
$10,068
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 31.4%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Whitesboro on the city page.
Is Whitesboro H S a good school?
Whitesboro H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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