- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pasadena, TX
Pasadena H S
Federal NCES profile for Pasadena H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483432003839
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasadena H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasadena H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pasadena H S held near 2,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 152.7 → 145.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483432003839 · Pasadena, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,217 enr · 14.6:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Pasadena H S held near 2,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 152.7 → 145.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pasadena H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- This school
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- Dr Kirk Lewis
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
1,486 students
What this shows Pasadena H S reports 2,217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasadena H S compares
Pasadena 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,217 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,217
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,787
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
478
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Pasadena H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pasadena H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasadena H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasadena H S
How many students attend Pasadena H S?
Pasadena H S has 2,217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,221 (2022-23) → 2,209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Pasadena H S?
81.2% of students at Pasadena H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena H S?
The largest demographic group at Pasadena H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasadena H S?
Pasadena H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pasadena H S rank among high schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Pasadena H S, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.