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 176 students in grades 6-8, Pewitt J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PEWITT J H's attendance zone covers the entire Omaha, TX school district, encompassing approximately 225.9 square miles. Within this area, most students live about 15-20 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 17.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pewitt J High School's student population of 176 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Pewitt J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pewitt J High School is 0.53, 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
#2645 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
66%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 J High School's ranking?
Pewitt J High School is ranked #2645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pewitt J High School?
176 students attend Pewitt J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pewitt J High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pewitt J High School?
Pewitt J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pewitt J High School offer ?
Pewitt J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pewitt J High School part of?
Pewitt J High School is part of Pewitt CISD School District.
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