- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Deer Park, TX
Deer Park H S
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481653001415
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park H S ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Deer Park, TX.
School address
District: Deer Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481653001415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Deer Park H S held near 4,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 262.2 → 262.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 481653001415 · Deer Park, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
4,057 enr · 15.5:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park J H (877 students)
Deer Park H S held near 4,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE held 262.2 → 262.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Deer Park H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- Fairmont J H 676
Fairmont J H
676 students
What this shows Deer Park H S reports 4,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park H S compares
Deer Park 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,057 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
4,057
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,284
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
581
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 32.3%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Deer Park H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Park H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~4,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park H S
How many students attend Deer Park H S?
Deer Park H S has 4,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deer Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 4,026 (2022-23) → 4,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park H S?
31.3% of students at Deer Park H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park H S?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Deer Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park H S?
Deer Park H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Park H S rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park H S ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Deer Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Deer Park H S, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park J H (877 students), San Jacinto El (862 students), and Carpenter El (837 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.