- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paradise, TX
Paradise H S
Federal NCES profile for Paradise H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483426003808
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise H S has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Paradise, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Paradise H S held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483426003808 · Paradise, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 11:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise El (414 students)
Paradise H S held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paradise H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paradise El
Paradise El
414 students
- This school
Paradise H S
373 students
- Paradise Middl
Paradise Middle
319 students
- Paradise Int
Paradise Int
225 students
What this shows Paradise H S reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise H S compares
Paradise 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,364
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Paradise H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Isd reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise H S
How many students attend Paradise H S?
Paradise H S has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paradise, TX. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise H S is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Paradise H S?
19.1% of students at Paradise H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise H S?
The largest demographic group at Paradise H S is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Paradise, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise H S?
Paradise H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Paradise H S rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Paradise, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paradise Isd?
Besides Paradise H S, Paradise Isd also operates Paradise El (414 students), Paradise Middle (319 students), and Paradise Int (225 students). See the Paradise Isd district page for the complete list.