Pecos High School

1201 S Park St
Pecos, TX 79772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pecos High School serves 677 students in grades 9-12.
Pecos High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Pecos High School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
677 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Pecos High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Pecos High School is 0.15, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#7136 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
92%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pecos High School's ranking?
Pecos High School is ranked #7136 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pecos High School?
The graduation rate of Pecos High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pecos High School?
677 students attend Pecos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pecos High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecos High School?
Pecos High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecos High School offer ?
Pecos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pecos High School part of?
Pecos High School is part of Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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