Serving 929 students in grades 9-12, Paris High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Paris High School's student population of 929 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
929 students
![This chart displays total students of Paris High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Paris High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-G8e0u8.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Paris High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paris High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3116 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-JbWr4j.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
25%
53%
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Black
35%
13%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paris High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paris High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-VvFa3j.png)
White
32%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paris High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paris High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-Mgkyys.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-dHyDZJ.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Paris High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Paris High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-bg1QWAk.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Paris High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Paris High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/81000/80864/paris-high-school-chart-bwzkNsP.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paris High School's ranking?
Paris High School is ranked #3116 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paris High School often compared to?
Paris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Lamar High School, Chisum High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paris High School?
The graduation rate of Paris High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paris High School?
929 students attend Paris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Paris High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paris High School?
Paris High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paris High School offer ?
Paris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paris High School part of?
Paris High School is part of Paris ISD School District.
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