- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481473012276
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+507 students YoY
Pieper H S grew from 1,450 students in 2022-23 to 1,957 in 2023-24 (+35.0%).
Teacher FTE added 86.7 → 114.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+507 students YoY 481473012276 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,093 enr · 24.3:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Pieper H S grew from 1,450 students in 2022-23 to 1,957 in 2023-24 (+35.0%). Teacher FTE added 86.7 → 114.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pieper H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- This school
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- Johnson Ranch
Johnson Ranch El
1,185 students
What this shows Pieper H S reports 2,093 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pieper H S compares
Pieper H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,736
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
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.
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
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,098
- 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
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 (~2,093 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,450 (2022-23) → 1,957 (2023-24), up 507.
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.