Enrollment
267
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210471001158
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paris High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paris High School
Paris High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 267 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 26% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 267 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Paris's high schools, it stands alongside Bourbon County High School (764 students): Paris High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17:1).
Paris Independent also operates Paris Elementary School (346 students) and Paris Middle School (180 students) alongside Paris High School.
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 Paris High School compares
Paris High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris Independent, which includes Paris High School.
$15,133
Per student
+15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 46.5%
Federal 31.5%
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 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Paris High School a good school?
Paris High School earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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