Pflugerville High School is a public high school located in Pflugerville, Texas. In 2017, the school was a Top-10 Finalist in Reader's Digest Nicest Places in America contest.
Serving 1,794 students in grades 9-12, Pflugerville 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pflugerville High School serves the west part of Pflugerville, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pflugerville High School's student population of 1,794 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,794 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
5A
School Rankings
Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville High School is 0.65, 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
#5736 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pflugerville High School's ranking?
Pflugerville High School is ranked #5736 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pflugerville High School often compared to?
Pflugerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendrickson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pflugerville High School?
The graduation rate of Pflugerville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Pflugerville High School?
1,794 students attend Pflugerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pflugerville High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pflugerville High School?
Pflugerville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pflugerville High School offer ?
Pflugerville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pflugerville High School part of?
Pflugerville High School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
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