- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Yates H S
Federal NCES profile for Yates H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364002620
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yates H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #60 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yates H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yates H S ranks #60 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Yates H S shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 482364002620 · Houston, TX High · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 12.5:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Yates H S shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Yates H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 685
Yates H S
685 students
What this shows Yates H S reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yates H S compares
Yates 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.2%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Yates H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yates H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yates H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yates H S
How many students attend Yates H S?
Yates H S has 685 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yates H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Yates H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Yates H S?
95.8% of students at Yates H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yates H S?
The largest demographic group at Yates H S is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yates H S?
Yates H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Yates H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Yates H S ranks #60 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Yates H S, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.