- Enrollment
- 3,175
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palmdale, CA
R. Rex Parris High
Federal NCES profile for R. Rex Parris High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060282010514
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. Rex Parris High earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Rex Parris High has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Rex Parris High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060282010514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
R. Rex Parris High shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 060282010514 · Palmdale, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 24.7:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Quartz Hill High (3,175 students)
R. Rex Parris High shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
R. Rex Parris High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quartz Hill Hi
Quartz Hill High
3,175 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,706 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
2,688 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High
2,631 students
- William J. (Pe
William J. (Pete) Knight High
2,349 students
- This school 469
R. Rex Parris High
469 students
What this shows R. Rex Parris High reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. Rex Parris High compares
R. Rex Parris High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,960
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
African American 14.3%
White 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, R. Rex Parris High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Antelope Valley Union High reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. Rex Parris High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J. (Pete) Knight High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Rex Parris High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,706
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,631
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,349
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Palmdale
3 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. Rex Parris High
How many students attend R. Rex Parris High?
R. Rex Parris High has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Rex Parris High?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Rex Parris High is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. Rex Parris High?
73.6% of students at R. Rex Parris High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Rex Parris High?
The largest demographic group at R. Rex Parris High is Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Rex Parris High?
R. Rex Parris High has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 R. Rex Parris High rank among high schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Rex Parris High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?
Besides R. Rex Parris High, Antelope Valley Union High also operates Quartz Hill High (3,175 students), Highland High (2,706 students), and Lancaster High (2,688 students). See the Antelope Valley Union High district page for the complete list.