Pearce High School vs. Richardson High School
Should I attend Pearce High School or Richardson 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
Pearce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Richardson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 2,790 students in grades 9-12, Richardson 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 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 73% 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
2,432 students
2,790 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
203 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2072 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Graduation Rate
92%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
687
791
Grade 10 Students
647
736
Grade 11 Students
576
662
Grade 12 Students
522
601
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
46%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
44%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%