- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Prairie, TX
South Grand Prairie H S
Federal NCES profile for South Grand Prairie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482142002162
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Grand Prairie H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Grand Prairie H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Grand Prairie H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Grand Prairie H S held near 3,364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 207.2 → 204.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 482142002162 · Grand Prairie, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,239 enr · 15.6:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students)
South Grand Prairie H S held near 3,364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 207.2 → 204.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Grand Prairie H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- Garner Fine Ar 817
Garner Fine Arts Academy
817 students
What this shows South Grand Prairie H S reports 3,239 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Grand Prairie H S compares
South Grand Prairie 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,239 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,239
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,976
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
509
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
African American 25.2%
White 6.8%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, South Grand Prairie H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Grand Prairie H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garner Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Grand Prairie H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~3,239 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Grand Prairie H S
How many students attend South Grand Prairie H S?
South Grand Prairie H S has 3,239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,351 (2022-23) → 3,364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grand Prairie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at South Grand Prairie H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Grand Prairie H S?
51.0% of students at South Grand Prairie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Grand Prairie H S?
The largest demographic group at South Grand Prairie H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Grand Prairie H S?
South Grand Prairie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Grand Prairie H S rank among high schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, South Grand Prairie H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides South Grand Prairie H S, Grand Prairie Isd also operates Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students), and Ronald W Reagan Middle (885 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.