- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitewright, TX
Whitewright H S
Federal NCES profile for Whitewright H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484567005190
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitewright H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Whitewright · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitewright H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewright H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitewright, TX.
School address
District: Whitewright Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484567005190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Whitewright H S grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 484567005190 · Whitewright, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 9.3:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewright El (389 students)
Whitewright H S grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitewright H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitewright El
Whitewright El
389 students
- This school
Whitewright H S
222 students
- Whitewright Mi
Whitewright Middle
190 students
What this shows Whitewright H S reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitewright H S compares
Whitewright 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,253
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Whitewright H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewright Isd reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitewright H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewright El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewright Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitewright H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitewright H S
How many students attend Whitewright H S?
Whitewright H S has 222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitewright, TX. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewright H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewright H S is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Whitewright H S?
32.9% of students at Whitewright H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewright H S?
The largest demographic group at Whitewright H S is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Whitewright, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitewright H S?
Whitewright H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Whitewright H S rank among public schools in Whitewright?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewright H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitewright, 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 Whitewright Isd?
Besides Whitewright H S, Whitewright Isd also operates Whitewright El (389 students) and Whitewright Middle (190 students). See the Whitewright Isd district page for the complete list.