- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Americas H S
Federal NCES profile for Americas H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484071007276
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Americas H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Americas H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Americas H S ranks #20 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-164 students YoY
Americas H S shrank from 2,352 students in 2022-23 to 2,188 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 138.0 → 95.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-164 students YoY 484071007276 · El Paso, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,049 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Americas H S shrank from 2,352 students in 2022-23 to 2,188 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 138.0 → 95.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Americas H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school
Americas H S
2,049 students
What this shows Americas H S reports 2,049 students on the CCD universe file.
How Americas H S compares
Americas 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,049 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
2,049
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
39.3%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 3.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Americas H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Americas H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Americas H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,049 students)
Frequently asked questions about Americas H S
How many students attend Americas H S?
Americas H S has 2,049 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,352 (2022-23) → 2,188 (2023-24), down 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Americas H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Americas 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 Americas H S?
56.4% of students at Americas H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Americas H S?
The largest demographic group at Americas H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Americas H S?
Americas H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Americas H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Americas H S ranks #20 of 42 high schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Americas H S, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.