- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wylie, TX
Wylie H S
Federal NCES profile for Wylie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484653005295
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 17
- public schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie H S ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Wylie H S held near 3,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 172.6 → 174.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 484653005295 · Wylie, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,189 enr · 18.5:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie East H S (2,709 students)
Wylie H S held near 3,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 172.6 → 174.1 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
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- Frank Mcmillan 1,011
Frank Mcmillan J H
1,011 students
What this shows Wylie H S reports 3,189 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,189 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,189
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,136
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Asian 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Wylie H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 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 East 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 | Similar 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 H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~3,189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wylie H S
How many students attend Wylie H S?
Wylie H S has 3,189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,044 (2022-23) → 3,095 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie H S is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie H S?
19.3% 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 39.1% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie H S?
Wylie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 public schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie H S ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Wylie H S, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie East H S (2,709 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.