- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, KY
Paris High School
Federal NCES profile for Paris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210471001158
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Paris Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210471001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Paris High School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210471001158 · Paris, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 19.1:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Elementary School (346 students)
Paris High School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paris High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary School
346 students
- This school
Paris High School
267 students
- Paris Middle S
Paris Middle School
180 students
- Paris Preschoo 66
Paris Preschool Center
66 students
What this shows Paris High School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris High School compares
Paris High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Paris High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paris Independent reports $15,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paris Preschool Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Paris
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paris High School
How many students attend Paris High School?
Paris High School has 267 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, KY. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris High School is 19.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paris High School?
71.0% of students at Paris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris High School?
The largest demographic group at Paris High School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Paris, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris High School?
Paris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris Independent?
Besides Paris High School, Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students), Paris Middle School (180 students), and Paris Preschool Center (66 students). See the Paris Independent district page for the complete list.