- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearland, TX
Shadow Creek H S
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Creek H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480809013109
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Creek H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Creek H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Creek H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Shadow Creek H S held near 2,582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 148.6 → 141.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 480809013109 · Pearland, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,599 enr · 17.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Shadow Creek H S held near 2,582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 148.6 → 141.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shadow Creek H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- This school
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- Rodeo Palms J 842
Rodeo Palms J H
842 students
What this shows Shadow Creek H S reports 2,599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Creek H S compares
Shadow Creek H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,599 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,599
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,984
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
411
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
White 12.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Shadow Creek H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shadow Creek H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rodeo Palms J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Creek H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Creek H S
How many students attend Shadow Creek H S?
Shadow Creek H S has 2,599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,584 (2022-23) → 2,582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Creek H S is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadow Creek H S?
27.0% of students at Shadow Creek H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Creek H S?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Creek H S is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Creek H S?
Shadow Creek H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Shadow Creek H S rank among high schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Creek H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pearland, 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 Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Shadow Creek H S, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Manvel H S (2,238 students), and Iowa Colony H S (1,781 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.