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Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,922 students in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,328 Students
1,886,201 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
125,103 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District, which is ranked #444 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
53%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
34%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,580 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,029
$13,371
Spending / Student
$8,580
$14,099
Best Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8503 Bldg-b Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Gr: K-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5952 I-30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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