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 754 students in grades 6-8, Pleasanton J 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Pleasanton J H covers the entire Pleasanton school district, encompassing approximately 445.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasanton J High School's student population of 754 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
754 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasanton J 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 Pleasanton J High School is 0.43, 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
#4622 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
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 ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 J High School's ranking?
Pleasanton J High School is ranked #4622 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pleasanton J High School?
754 students attend Pleasanton J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pleasanton J High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasanton J High School?
Pleasanton J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasanton J High School offer ?
Pleasanton J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasanton J High School part of?
Pleasanton J High School is part of Pleasanton Independent School District.
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