Paul Pewitt High School is a public high school in Omaha, Texas, United States. It is part of the Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Pewitt 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: PEWITT H S's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Omaha, TX, encompassing approximately 225.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 8.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 17.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pewitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pewitt High School's student population of 262 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pewitt 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 Pewitt High School is 0.57, 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
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
62%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Brahma
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pewitt High School's ranking?
Pewitt High School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pewitt High School?
The graduation rate of Pewitt High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pewitt High School?
262 students attend Pewitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pewitt High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pewitt High School?
Pewitt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pewitt High School offer ?
Pewitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pewitt High School part of?
Pewitt High School is part of Pewitt CISD School District.
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