Lake Highlands High School vs. Pearce High School
Should I attend Lake Highlands High School or Pearce High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lake Highlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pearce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,831 students in grades 9-12, Lake Highlands High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,432 students in grades 9-12, Pearce High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,831 students
2,432 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
204 teachers
175 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2959 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1704 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
869
687
Grade 10 Students
736
647
Grade 11 Students
640
576
Grade 12 Students
586
522
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
45%
% Black
29%
6%
% White
29%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
