- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Braunfels, TX
Canyon H S
Federal NCES profile for Canyon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473000967
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon H S has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon H S ranks #3 of 7 high schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Canyon H S held near 2,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 149.2 → 152.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 481473000967 · New Braunfels, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,414 enr · 16.2:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students)
Canyon H S held near 2,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 149.2 → 152.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canyon H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- Johnson Ranch
Johnson Ranch El
1,185 students
What this shows Canyon H S reports 2,414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon H S compares
Canyon 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,414 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,414
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$9,736
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
367
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 44.2%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Canyon H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithson Valley H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Ranch El | Smaller | Lower 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
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon H S
How many students attend Canyon H S?
Canyon H S has 2,414 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Braunfels, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,348 (2022-23) → 2,400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon H S is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon H S?
28.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon H S?
Canyon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Canyon H S rank among high schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon H S ranks #3 of 7 high schools in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Canyon H S, Comal Isd also operates Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), Pieper H S (2,093 students), and Canyon Middle (1,251 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.