- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Options H S
Federal NCES profile for Options 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 484071011496
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Options H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #29 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Options H S has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Options H S ranks #29 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Options H S grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+46.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 484071011496 · El Paso, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Options H S grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+46.7%). Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Options H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 136
Options H S
136 students
What this shows Options H S reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Options H S compares
Options 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.5%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Options H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Options H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Options H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Options H S
How many students attend Options H S?
Options H S has 136 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Options H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Options H S is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Options H S?
85.0% of students at Options H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Options H S?
The largest demographic group at Options H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Options H S?
Options 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 Options H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Options H S ranks #29 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 Socorro Isd?
Besides Options H S, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.