At a glance
Reported students
2,049
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
124.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
740
Americas H S: 2,049 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Americas H S
Americas H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in El Paso. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Socorro ISD. NCES reports 2,049 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.7%) and White (3.7%). English learners represent 20.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Americas H S
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 124.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic93.7%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Socorro ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Dorado H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,109 reported students
Montwood H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,499 reported students
Socorro H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,579 reported students
Pebble Hills H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,952 reported students
Eastlake H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,004 reported students
Mission Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
410 reported students
Public schools near Americas H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options H S High · Socorro ISD | 09–12 | 136 | 1.6 mi |
| Keys Acad High · Socorro ISD | 06–12 | 56 | 1.6 mi |
| Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso East High · Charter · Triumph Public High Schools-West Texas | 09–12 | 129 | 2.1 mi |
| Montwood H S High · Socorro ISD | 09–12 | 2,499 | 2.3 mi |
| Harmony Science Acad (El Paso) High · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - West Texas | 06–12 | 1,034 | 2.5 mi |
| El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East High · Charter · El Paso Leadership Academy | 09–12 | 428 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Americas H S
What grades does Americas H S serve?
Americas H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Socorro ISD.
How many students attend Americas H S?
Americas H S reported 2,049 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,459 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Americas H S?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 2,049 students and 124.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Americas H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Americas H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Socorro ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Americas H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Americas H S in?
Americas H S is part of Socorro ISD, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Americas H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Options H S (1.6 mi), Keys Acad (1.6 mi), Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso East (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.