- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles High
Federal NCES profile for Paso Robles High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060004807404
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paso Robles High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paso Robles High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paso Robles High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Paso Robles High held near 2,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 92.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 060004807404 · Paso Robles, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,986 enr · 20.5:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: George H. Flamson Middle (884 students)
Paso Robles High held near 2,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 92.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paso Robles High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- Winifred Pifer 492
Winifred Pifer Elementary
492 students
What this shows Paso Robles High reports 1,986 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paso Robles High compares
Paso Robles High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,986 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,986
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$16,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 36.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Paso Robles High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paso Robles High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George H. Flamson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winifred Pifer Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paso Robles High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Paso Robles
2 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 (~1,986 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paso Robles High
How many students attend Paso Robles High?
Paso Robles High has 1,986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,093 (2022-23) → 2,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles High is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher 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 Paso Robles High?
46.1% of students at Paso Robles High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paso Robles High?
The largest demographic group at Paso Robles High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paso Robles High?
Paso Robles High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Paso Robles High rank among high schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Paso Robles High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Paso Robles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Paso Robles High, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students), and Daniel Lewis Middle (665 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.