- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
El Paso H S
Federal NCES profile for El Paso H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481830001683
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Paso H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #28 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Paso H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso H S ranks #28 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
El Paso H S grew from 1,580 students in 2022-23 to 1,687 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 98.1 → 94.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 481830001683 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,636 enr · 16.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
El Paso H S grew from 1,580 students in 2022-23 to 1,687 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 98.1 → 94.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Paso H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- This school
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- Don Haskins Pk
Don Haskins Pk-8
1,405 students
What this shows El Paso H S reports 1,636 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Paso H S compares
El Paso H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,636
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,931
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, El Paso H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Paso H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Haskins Pk-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Paso H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,636 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Paso H S
How many students attend El Paso H S?
El Paso H S has 1,636 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,580 (2022-23) → 1,687 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Paso H S?
The student-teacher ratio at El Paso H S is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Paso H S?
66.1% of students at El Paso H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Paso H S?
The largest demographic group at El Paso H S is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Paso H S?
El Paso H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 El Paso H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso H S ranks #28 of 42 high schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides El Paso H S, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.