Enrollment
1,262
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, TX
Princeton H S
Federal NCES profile for Princeton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483585004059
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton H S ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585004059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princeton H S
Princeton H S is a large high school in Princeton, Texas, enrolling 1,262 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,262 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #469, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Princeton Isd spends $9,736 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 772 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,262 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students) and Southard Middle (929 students) alongside Princeton 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 Princeton H S compares
Princeton 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$9,736
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
686
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 22.5%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Princeton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton Isd, which includes Princeton H S.
$9,736
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 52.4%
Federal 9.9%
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 Princeton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton H S
How many students attend Princeton H S?
Princeton H S has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton H S is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Princeton H S?
48.9% of students at Princeton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton H S?
The largest demographic group at Princeton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton H S?
Princeton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Princeton H S rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton H S ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Princeton H S a good school?
Princeton H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas 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 Princeton Isd?
Besides Princeton H S, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Southard Middle (929 students), and Lowe El (675 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.
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