- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pacific, MO
Pacific High
Federal NCES profile for Pacific High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292346001356
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pacific · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pacific, MO.
School address
District: Meramec Valley R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292346001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pacific High held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 292346001356 · Pacific, MO High · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 16.8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Zitzman Elem. (469 students)
Pacific High held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pacific High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pacific High
973 students
- Zitzman Elem.
Zitzman Elem.
469 students
- Riverbend Sch.
Riverbend Sch.
442 students
- Pacific Interm
Pacific Intermediate
399 students
- Coleman Elem. 265
Coleman Elem.
265 students
- Nike Elem. 212
Nike Elem.
212 students
What this shows Pacific High reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific High compares
Pacific High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Pacific High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meramec Valley R-Iii reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zitzman Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Sch. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nike Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific High
How many students attend Pacific High?
Pacific High has 973 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pacific, MO. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific High is 16.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific High?
23.4% of students at Pacific High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific High?
The largest demographic group at Pacific High is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Pacific, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific High?
Pacific High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pacific High rank among public schools in Pacific?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pacific, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pacific on the city page.
What other schools are in Meramec Valley R-Iii?
Besides Pacific High, Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Zitzman Elem. (469 students), Riverbend Sch. (442 students), and Pacific Intermediate (399 students). See the Meramec Valley R-Iii district page for the complete list.