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SAM RAYBURN H S

2121 CHERRYBROOK LN, PASADENA, TX 77502PASADENA ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
2,645
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,899
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
6% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 2,645 students in grades 09–12 in PASADENA, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,899 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SAM RAYBURN H S is a very large high in PASADENA, Texas, serving grades 09–12 with 2,645 students. The district invests $14,899 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SAM RAYBURN H S

2,645
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
182
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,400 male · 1,245 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 2,282 students
Student Composition
92%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino92%
Black3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 483432003843

Academic Outcomes at SAM RAYBURN H S

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
87
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
89%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77502

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,899Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,899
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,555
Student Support$2,831
Administration$1,788
Operations$2,235
Other$1,490
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,899 spent per student, an estimated $6,600 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
32%
State government
43.5%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal programs
24.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (713)740-0330
NCES ID: 483432003843
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PASADENA seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2121 CHERRYBROOK LN, PASADENA, TX 77502
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.