Pleasanton High School is a public high school located in Pleasanton, Texas and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Pleasanton Independent School District located in central Atascosa County.
Serving 978 students in grades 9-12, Pleasanton 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 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasanton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Pleasanton, TX, encompassing approximately 445.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 25.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasanton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pleasanton High School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
978 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton High School is 0.44, 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
#3792 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle/lady Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasanton High School's ranking?
Pleasanton High School is ranked #3792 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pleasanton High School often compared to?
Pleasanton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poteet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasanton High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasanton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Pleasanton High School?
978 students attend Pleasanton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pleasanton High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasanton High School?
Pleasanton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasanton High School offer ?
Pleasanton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasanton High School part of?
Pleasanton High School is part of Pleasanton Independent School District.
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