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