Enrollment
469
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R. Rex Parris High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at R. Rex Parris High
R. Rex Parris High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Palmdale, California, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,906, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Palmdale's high schools, it stands alongside Highland High (2,706 students): R. Rex Parris High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 24.8:1).
Antelope Valley Union High also operates Quartz Hill High (3,175 students) and Highland High (2,706 students) alongside R. Rex Parris High.
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 R. Rex Parris High compares
R. Rex Parris High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antelope Valley Union High, which includes R. Rex Parris High.
$15,679
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 64.5%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 3,175
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is R. Rex Parris High a good school?
R. Rex Parris High earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California 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 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.
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