Overview
THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in NEW WAVERLY, Texas. The school enrolls 36 students. It is part of the RAVEN SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictRAVEN SCHOOL
County48471
CityNEW WAVERLY
ZIP77358
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480004808075
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment36
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races65.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg67%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)