- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canadian, TX
Canadian H S
Federal NCES profile for Canadian H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481270000766
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canadian H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Canadian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canadian H S has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canadian H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canadian, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Canadian H S held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481270000766 · Canadian, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 10.9:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Canadian El (165 students)
Canadian H S held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canadian H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canadian H S
283 students
- Canadian El
Canadian El
165 students
- Canadian Middl
Canadian Middle
157 students
- Baker El
Baker El
153 students
What this shows Canadian H S reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canadian H S compares
Canadian 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,513
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 45.6%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Canadian H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canadian Isd reports $14,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canadian H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canadian Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canadian H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canadian H S
How many students attend Canadian H S?
Canadian H S has 283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canadian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canadian H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Canadian H S is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Canadian H S?
35.4% of students at Canadian H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canadian H S?
The largest demographic group at Canadian H S is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Canadian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canadian H S?
Canadian H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Canadian H S rank among public schools in Canadian?
By Resource Investment Index, Canadian H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canadian, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canadian Isd?
Besides Canadian H S, Canadian Isd also operates Canadian El (165 students), Canadian Middle (157 students), and Baker El (153 students). See the Canadian Isd district page for the complete list.