Enrollment
2,599
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480809013109
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
148.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shadow Creek H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shadow Creek H S
Shadow Creek H S is a large high school in Pearland, Texas, enrolling 2,599 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.0% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,599 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Alvin Isd spends $10,659 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 521 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,599 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students) and Manvel H S (2,238 students) alongside Shadow Creek 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 Shadow Creek H S compares
Shadow Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,659
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes Shadow Creek H S.
$10,659
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~2,599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Shadow Creek H S a good school?
Shadow Creek H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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