EL PASO H S

elpaso.episd.org

1,636 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Paso High School, located at 800 E Schuster Ave, is a historic landmark institution within the El Paso Independent School District. Often referred to as "The Lady on the Hill" due to its prominent location overlooking the city and its iconic neoclassical architecture, the school is one of the oldest and most recognizable educational facilities in the region. Since its establishment, it has served as a central pillar of the community, blending a rich, storied heritage with a modern commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, drawing students from diverse backgrounds who take pride in its legacy. Its academic curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education and professional life, supported by a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By maintaining its historic character while fostering an environment of contemporary learning, El Paso High School continues to be a focal point for student achievement and community identity in the El Paso area.

1,636

Total Students

97.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EL PASO H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	1,483
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,483 (90.6%)
White
117 (7.2%)
Asian
12 (0.7%)
Two or More
11 (0.7%)
Black
10 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)496-8300
Website:	http://elpaso.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	944
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 412

Grade 10 416

Grade 11 410

Grade 12 398