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Peaster High School

3600 Harwell Lk Rd
Peaster, TX 76485

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Top 20%

Tel: (817) 341-5000

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Peaster High School serves 401 students in grades 9-12.

Peaster High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Peaster High School's student population of 401 students has grown by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

401 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Peaster High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Peaster High School is 0.28, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1123 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

53%

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Black

n/a

13%

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White

84%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.28

0.64

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Graduation Rate

(18-19)

≥95%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

56%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Peaster Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peaster High School's ranking?

Peaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Peaster High School often compared to?

Peaster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poolville High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Peaster High School?

The graduation rate of Peaster High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Peaster High School?

401 students attend Peaster High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Peaster High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Peaster High School?

Peaster High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Peaster High School offer ?

Peaster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Peaster High School part of?

Peaster High School is part of Peaster Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education