Sharyland Pioneer High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Hidalgo County, Texas, near Mission. It is part of the Sharyland Independent School District. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,511 students in grades 9-12, Sharyland Pioneer 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 52% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharyland Pioneer High School serves the northern part of Mission, TX, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharyland Pioneer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sharyland Pioneer High School's student population of 1,511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Rankings
Sharyland Pioneer 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 Sharyland Pioneer High School is 0.15, 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
#2820 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharyland Pioneer High School's ranking?
Sharyland Pioneer High School is ranked #2820 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sharyland Pioneer High School often compared to?
Sharyland Pioneer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharyland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Sharyland Pioneer High School?
The graduation rate of Sharyland Pioneer High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Sharyland Pioneer High School?
1,511 students attend Sharyland Pioneer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sharyland Pioneer High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharyland Pioneer High School?
Sharyland Pioneer High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharyland Pioneer High School offer ?
Sharyland Pioneer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sharyland Pioneer High School part of?
Sharyland Pioneer High School is part of Sharyland Independent School District.
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