Pearland High School is an American public high school, located in Pearland, Texas, south of Houston. It is one of three high schools in the Pearland Independent School District, and serves parts of Pearland and most of the city of Brookside Village.
Serving 3,412 students in grades 9-12, Pearland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearland High School serves the eastern part of Pearland, TX, covering an area of approximately 28.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pearland High School's student population of 3,412 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 191 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
191 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearland High School is 0.68, 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
#2206 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Oiler
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearland High School's ranking?
Pearland High School is ranked #2206 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pearland High School often compared to?
Pearland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenda Dawson High School, Robert Turner College And Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearland High School?
The graduation rate of Pearland High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Pearland High School?
3,412 students attend Pearland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pearland High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearland High School?
Pearland High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearland High School offer ?
Pearland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pearland High School part of?
Pearland High School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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