- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plano, TX
Shepton H S
Federal NCES profile for Shepton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483510006028
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepton H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepton H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepton H S ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Shepton H S held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483510006028 · Plano, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,360 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Shepton H S held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shepton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- This school
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- Renner Middle 1,137
Renner Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Shepton H S reports 1,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepton H S compares
Shepton 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,384
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 26.9%
African American 15.5%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Shepton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- 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 (~1,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepton H S
How many students attend Shepton H S?
Shepton H S has 1,360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,400 (2022-23) → 1,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepton H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepton H S?
31.2% of students at Shepton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepton H S?
The largest demographic group at Shepton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepton H S?
Shepton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Shepton H S rank among high schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepton H S ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Plano, 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 Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Shepton H S, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.