L.G. Pinkston High School is a public secondary school in West Dallas, Texas. L.G. Pinkston High School enrolls students in grades 7-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District.
Serving 1,264 students in grades 9-12, Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L G Pinkston High School serves the west part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School's student population of 1,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School is 0.41, which is less 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
#7395 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
71%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School's ranking?
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School is ranked #7395 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School often compared to?
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School is 71%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School?
1,264 students attend Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School?
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School offer ?
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School part of?
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School located?
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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