Enrollment
2,709
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wylie, TX
Wylie East H S
Federal NCES profile for Wylie East H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484653011511
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie East H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie East H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie East H S ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
144.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wylie East H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S is a large high school in Wylie, Texas, enrolling 2,709 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 28% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,709 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wylie Isd spends $10,913 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 50 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students) and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students) alongside Wylie East 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 Wylie East H S compares
Wylie East 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,709 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,709
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,913
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 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.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 17.6%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Wylie East H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wylie Isd, which includes Wylie East H S.
$10,913
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Wylie East H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Mcmillan J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie East H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~2,709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wylie East H S
How many students attend Wylie East H S?
Wylie East H S has 2,709 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wylie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie East H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie East H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie East H S?
23.0% of students at Wylie East H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie East H S?
The largest demographic group at Wylie East H S is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie East H S?
Wylie East H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Wylie East H S rank among public schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie East H S ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Wylie, 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 Wylie on the city page.
Is Wylie East H S a good school?
Wylie East H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Wylie Isd?
Besides Wylie East H S, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students), and Grady Burnett J H (1,064 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.
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