At a glance
Reported students
1,270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
104.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
Sulphur Springs H S: 1,270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,220
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Sulphur Springs H S
Sulphur Springs H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sulphur Springs. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Sulphur Springs ISD. NCES reports 1,270 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sulphur Springs H S
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 104.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.2%
- Hispanic32.4%
- Black8.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sulphur Springs ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sulphur Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
961 reported students
Sulphur Springs El
Elementary · Grades 04–05
598 reported students
Barbara Bush Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
310 reported students
Rowena Johnson Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
306 reported students
Bowie Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
295 reported students
Travis Pri
Elementary · Grades KG–03
253 reported students
Public schools near Sulphur Springs H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bush Pri Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | KG–03 | 310 | 0.5 mi |
| Travis Pri Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | KG–03 | 253 | 0.6 mi |
| Rowena Johnson Pri Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | KG–03 | 306 | 1.2 mi |
| Sulphur Springs El Elementary · Sulphur Springs ISD | 04–05 | 598 | 1.3 mi |
| Douglass Eclc Other · Sulphur Springs ISD | PK–PK | 223 | 1.9 mi |
| North Hopkins H S High · North Hopkins ISD | 07–12 | 231 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sulphur Springs H S
What grades does Sulphur Springs H S serve?
Sulphur Springs H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sulphur Springs ISD.
How many students attend Sulphur Springs H S?
Sulphur Springs H S reported 1,270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,220 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs H S?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 1,270 students and 104.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sulphur Springs H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sulphur Springs H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sulphur Springs ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sulphur Springs H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sulphur Springs H S in?
Sulphur Springs H S is part of Sulphur Springs ISD, based in Sulphur Springs, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sulphur Springs H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barbara Bush Pri (0.5 mi), Travis Pri (0.6 mi), Rowena Johnson Pri (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.