- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mission, TX
Sharyland Pioneer H S
Federal NCES profile for Sharyland Pioneer H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483993012825
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharyland Pioneer H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharyland Pioneer H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland Pioneer H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Sharyland Pioneer H S held near 1,492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.3 → 99.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 483993012825 · Mission, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,511 enr · 15.4:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharyland H S (1,527 students)
Sharyland Pioneer H S held near 1,492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.3 → 99.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sharyland Pioneer H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharyland H S
Sharyland H S
1,527 students
- This school
Sharyland Pioneer H S
1,511 students
- Sharyland Nort
Sharyland North J H
791 students
- B L Gray J H
B L Gray J H
775 students
- John H Shary E
John H Shary El
652 students
- Olivero Garza
Olivero Garza Sr El
648 students
What this shows Sharyland Pioneer H S reports 1,511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharyland Pioneer H S compares
Sharyland Pioneer 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,777
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 6.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Sharyland Pioneer H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sharyland Isd reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharyland Pioneer H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyland H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland North J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B L Gray J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H Shary El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivero Garza Sr El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharyland Pioneer H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharyland Pioneer H S
How many students attend Sharyland Pioneer H S?
Sharyland Pioneer H S has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,471 (2022-23) → 1,492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharyland Pioneer H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharyland Pioneer H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharyland Pioneer H S?
66.5% of students at Sharyland Pioneer H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharyland Pioneer H S?
The largest demographic group at Sharyland Pioneer H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharyland Pioneer H S?
Sharyland Pioneer H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Sharyland Pioneer H S rank among high schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland Pioneer H S ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Mission, 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 Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharyland Isd?
Besides Sharyland Pioneer H S, Sharyland Isd also operates Sharyland H S (1,527 students), Sharyland North J H (791 students), and B L Gray J H (775 students). See the Sharyland Isd district page for the complete list.