Enrollment
1,012
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pampa, TX
Pampa H S
Federal NCES profile for Pampa H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483417003800
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pampa H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pampa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pampa H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pampa H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pampa H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pampa H S
Pampa H S is a large high school in Pampa, Texas, enrolling 1,012 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,012 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 866 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #820, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1022 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pampa Isd spends $9,982 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 281 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,012 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pampa Isd also operates Pampa J H (680 students) and Austin El (471 students) alongside Pampa 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 Pampa H S compares
Pampa 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$9,982
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 49.5%
White 45.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Pampa H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pampa Isd, which includes Pampa H S.
$9,982
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.7%
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 Pampa H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pampa H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pampa H S
How many students attend Pampa H S?
Pampa H S has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pampa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pampa H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pampa H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pampa H S?
48.9% of students at Pampa H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pampa H S?
The largest demographic group at Pampa H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Pampa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pampa H S?
Pampa H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Pampa H S rank among public schools in Pampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pampa H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pampa, 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 Pampa on the city page.
Is Pampa H S a good school?
Pampa H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Pampa Isd?
Besides Pampa H S, Pampa Isd also operates Pampa J H (680 students), Austin El (471 students), and Lamar El (461 students). See the Pampa Isd district page for the complete list.
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