Enrollment
1,309
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls H S
Federal NCES profile for Wichita Falls H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484578005223
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wichita Falls H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #24 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wichita Falls H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wichita Falls H S ranks #24 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wichita Falls H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wichita Falls H S
Wichita Falls H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Wichita Falls, Texas, enrolling 1,309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,309 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #445, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students) and Barwise Middle (1,164 students) alongside Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls H S compares
Wichita Falls 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,309
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$11,631
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wichita Falls Isd, which includes Wichita Falls H S.
$11,631
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 39.7%
Federal 22.3%
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 Wichita Falls H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotland Park El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wichita Falls H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~1,309 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wichita Falls H S
How many students attend Wichita Falls H S?
Wichita Falls H S has 1,309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wichita Falls H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wichita Falls H S is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wichita Falls H S?
59.0% of students at Wichita Falls H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wichita Falls H S?
Wichita Falls H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Wichita Falls H S rank among schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Wichita Falls H S ranks #24 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita Falls on the city page.
Is Wichita Falls H S a good school?
Wichita Falls H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. 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 Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Wichita Falls H S, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Barwise Middle (1,164 students), and Mcniel Middle (996 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.
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