- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, TX
Paris H S
Federal NCES profile for Paris H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483429003815
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris H S has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris H S ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Paris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Paris H S held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 483429003815 · Paris, TX High · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 12.4:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Aikin El (866 students)
Paris H S held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paris H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paris H S
946 students
- Aikin El
Aikin El
866 students
- Crockett Int
Crockett Int
583 students
- Justiss El
Justiss El
546 students
- Paris J H
Paris J H
541 students
- Lamar County H 206
Lamar County Head Start
206 students
What this shows Paris H S reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris H S compares
Paris 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,010
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
257
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
White 28.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Paris H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris Isd reports $12,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aikin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justiss El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Head Start | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris H S
How many students attend Paris H S?
Paris H S has 946 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris H S is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Paris H S?
69.9% of students at Paris H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris H S?
The largest demographic group at Paris H S is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Paris, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris H S?
Paris H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Paris H S rank among high schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris H S ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Paris, 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 Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris Isd?
Besides Paris H S, Paris Isd also operates Aikin El (866 students), Crockett Int (583 students), and Justiss El (546 students). See the Paris Isd district page for the complete list.