- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Wichita Falls H S shrank from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 484578005223 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,309 enr · 17.7:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Wichita Falls H S shrank from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wichita Falls H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- This school
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- Scotland Park 542
Scotland Park El
542 students
What this shows Wichita Falls H S reports 1,309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wichita Falls H S compares
Wichita Falls H S is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,200
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
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,164
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,309 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,243 (2023-24), down 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.