Enrollment
1,097
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canyon, TX
Canyon H S
Federal NCES profile for Canyon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481281000774
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Canyon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Canyon, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon H S
Canyon H S is a large high school in Canyon, Texas, enrolling 1,097 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,097 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 573 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #56, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Canyon Isd spends $9,055 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students) and Randall H S (1,126 students) alongside Canyon H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon H S compares
Canyon H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Canyon H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Isd, which includes Canyon H S.
$9,055
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.4%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canyon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City View El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Plains J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,097 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon H S
How many students attend Canyon H S?
Canyon H S has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canyon, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Canyon H S?
20.6% of students at Canyon H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon H S?
The largest demographic group at Canyon H S is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Canyon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon H S?
Canyon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon H S rank among high schools in Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Canyon, 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 Canyon on the city page.
Is Canyon H S a good school?
Canyon H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canyon Isd?
Besides Canyon H S, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and City View El (698 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.
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