Enrollment
2,093
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Pieper H S
Federal NCES profile for Pieper H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473012276
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pieper H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #49 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pieper H S has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pieper H S ranks #49 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pieper H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pieper H S
Pieper H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,093 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 65% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,093 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1047 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Comal Isd spends $9,852 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students) and Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students) alongside Pieper H S.
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 Pieper H S compares
Pieper H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,093 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,093
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 1047 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
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 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Pieper H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comal Isd, which includes Pieper H S.
$9,852
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 8.6%
Federal 10.1%
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 Pieper H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Ranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pieper H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,093 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pieper H S
How many students attend Pieper H S?
Pieper H S has 2,093 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pieper H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pieper H S is 24.3:1, which is 65% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pieper H S?
13.2% of students at Pieper H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pieper H S?
The largest demographic group at Pieper H S is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pieper H S?
Pieper H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pieper H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Pieper H S ranks #49 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
Is Pieper H S a good school?
Pieper H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Pieper H S, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Canyon Middle (1,251 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.
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