- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willis, TX
Willis H S
Federal NCES profile for Willis H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484590005228
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis H S earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis H S has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis H S ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
Willis H S held near 2,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+113 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.5 → 145.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+113 students YoY 484590005228 · Willis, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,809 enr · 21.9:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students)
Willis H S held near 2,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+113 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.5 → 145.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willis H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willis H S
2,809 students
- Robert P Brabh
Robert P Brabham Middle
1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Mid 901
Lynn Lucas Middle
901 students
- Eddie Ruth Lag 779
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
779 students
- C C Hardy El 756
C C Hardy El
756 students
- Edward B Canna 714
Edward B Cannan El
714 students
What this shows Willis H S reports 2,809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis H S compares
Willis H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,809 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,809
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,720
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Willis H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willis H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward B Cannan El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis H S
How many students attend Willis H S?
Willis H S has 2,809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,521 (2022-23) → 2,634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+113).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis H S is 21.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willis H S?
51.1% of students at Willis H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis H S?
The largest demographic group at Willis H S is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis H S?
Willis H S has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willis H S rank among public schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis H S ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Willis, 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 Willis on the city page.
What other schools are in Willis Isd?
Besides Willis H S, Willis Isd also operates Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students), Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students), and Eddie Ruth Lagway El (779 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.