- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Abilene, TX
Wylie H S
Federal NCES profile for Wylie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484650005293
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Wylie H S held near 1,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.3 → 99.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 484650005293 · Abilene, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,537 enr · 15.4:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie West J H (1,038 students)
Wylie H S held near 1,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.3 → 99.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wylie H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wylie H S
1,537 students
- Wylie West J H
Wylie West J H
1,038 students
- Wylie East El
Wylie East El
776 students
- Wylie West El
Wylie West El
673 students
- Wylie East J H 540
Wylie East J H
540 students
- Wylie West Int 465
Wylie West Int
465 students
What this shows Wylie H S reports 1,537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wylie H S compares
Wylie 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 77% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,537 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,537
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,047
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Wylie H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $9,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wylie H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie West J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie West El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wylie West Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wylie H S
How many students attend Wylie H S?
Wylie H S has 1,537 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,467 (2022-23) → 1,517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie H S?
14.5% of students at Wylie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie H S?
The largest demographic group at Wylie H S is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie H S?
Wylie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wylie H S rank among high schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Abilene, 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 Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Wylie H S, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie West J H (1,038 students), Wylie East El (776 students), and Wylie West El (673 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.