- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Wisdom H S
Federal NCES profile for Wisdom H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480003014097Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisdom H S earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #51 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisdom H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisdom H S ranks #51 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003014097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wisdom H S held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480003014097 · Dallas, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
351 enr · 35.1:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Wisdom H S held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wisdom H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- Uplift Ascend
Uplift Ascend
864 students
- Uplift Educati
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
727 students
- Uplift Luna Pr
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
719 students
- Uplift Hampton
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
712 students
- This school 351
Wisdom H S
351 students
What this shows Wisdom H S reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisdom H S compares
Wisdom 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 | 35.1:1 | ▲ 139% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35.1:1
students per teacher
- 139% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$11,748
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Wisdom H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisdom H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisdom H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisdom H S
How many students attend Wisdom H S?
Wisdom H S has 351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisdom H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisdom H S is 35.1:1, which is 139% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 124% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisdom H S?
83.1% of students at Wisdom H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisdom H S?
The largest demographic group at Wisdom H S is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisdom H S?
Wisdom H S has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Wisdom H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisdom H S ranks #51 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Wisdom H S, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Ascend (864 students), and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.