Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburg High School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsburg High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburg High School is 0.66, 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
#1136 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburg High School's ranking?
Pittsburg High School is ranked #1136 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pittsburg High School often compared to?
Pittsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pittsburg High School?
697 students attend Pittsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pittsburg High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburg High School?
Pittsburg High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pittsburg High School offer ?
Pittsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburg High School part of?
Pittsburg High School is part of Pittsburg ISD School District.
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