- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wortham, TX
Wortham H S
Federal NCES profile for Wortham H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484647005290
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wortham H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wortham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wortham H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wortham H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wortham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wortham H S shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 484647005290 · Wortham, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 8.7:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wortham El (238 students)
Wortham H S shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wortham H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wortham El
Wortham El
238 students
- This school
Wortham H S
165 students
- Wortham Middle
Wortham Middle
132 students
What this shows Wortham H S reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wortham H S compares
Wortham 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$11,214
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Wortham H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wortham Isd reports $11,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wortham H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wortham Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wortham H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wortham H S
How many students attend Wortham H S?
Wortham H S has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wortham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wortham H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wortham H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Wortham H S?
44.6% of students at Wortham H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wortham H S?
The largest demographic group at Wortham H S is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Wortham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wortham H S?
Wortham H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Wortham H S rank among public schools in Wortham?
By Resource Investment Index, Wortham H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wortham, 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 Wortham Isd?
Besides Wortham H S, Wortham Isd also operates Wortham El (238 students) and Wortham Middle (132 students). See the Wortham Isd district page for the complete list.