- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zapata, TX
Zapata H S
Federal NCES profile for Zapata H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484671005351
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zapata H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Zapata · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Zapata H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zapata H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Zapata, TX.
School address
District: Zapata County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484671005351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Zapata H S held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 484671005351 · Zapata, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,065 enr · 14.8:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Zapata Middle (730 students)
Zapata H S held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Zapata H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Zapata H S
1,065 students
- Zapata Middle
Zapata Middle
730 students
- Zapata North E
Zapata North El
571 students
- Fidel and Andr
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El
445 students
- Zapata South E
Zapata South El
428 students
- Benavides El 51
Benavides El
51 students
What this shows Zapata H S reports 1,065 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zapata H S compares
Zapata 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,602
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Zapata H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zapata County Isd reports $13,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zapata H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zapata North El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zapata South El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benavides El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zapata H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,065 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zapata H S
How many students attend Zapata H S?
Zapata H S has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zapata, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,034 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zapata H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Zapata H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zapata H S?
86.7% of students at Zapata H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zapata H S?
The largest demographic group at Zapata H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in Zapata, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zapata H S?
Zapata H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Zapata H S rank among public schools in Zapata?
By Resource Investment Index, Zapata H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Zapata, 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 Zapata on the city page.
What other schools are in Zapata County Isd?
Besides Zapata H S, Zapata County Isd also operates Zapata Middle (730 students), Zapata North El (571 students), and Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El (445 students). See the Zapata County Isd district page for the complete list.