Enrollment
2,414
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473000967
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
149.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% 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 New Braunfels, Texas, enrolling 2,414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.9% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,414 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Comal Isd spends $9,852 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 543 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,414 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Comal Isd also operates Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students) and Pieper H S (2,093 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,852
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comal Isd, which includes Canyon H S.
$9,852
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 8.6%
Federal 10.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~2,414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Canyon H S a good school?
Canyon H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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