Is Pearsall High School a good school?

Pearsall High School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Pearsall High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Pearsall High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pearsall High School?

Students at Pearsall High School are 94% Hispanic, 5% White.

What schools feed into Pearsall High School?

Pearsall High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pearsall Intermediate Elementary : Ted Flores Elementary Middle : Pearsall J H

Pearsall High School

Summary:

Pearsall High School is a public high school serving 614 students in grades 9-12 in Pearsall, Texas, which is part of the Pearsall Independent School District (ISD). The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, despite serving a predominantly Hispanic student population and having a relatively high spending per student.

Pearsall High School has a student body that is over 92% Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Devine High School and Dilley High School. However, the school's Hispanic student subgroup consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 49% compared to the state's 45% to 69%. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in addressing the educational needs of its predominantly Hispanic student population.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of around $11,500, Pearsall High School's academic performance remains significantly below the state average across all subject areas and student subgroups. The school's four-year graduation rate of around 95% is slightly higher than the state average, but its dropout rate has been fluctuating between 0.5% and 1.7%, which is higher than the state's average. These findings, coupled with the school's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicate a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and resource allocation to address the systemic issues affecting its academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061

(830) 334-8011

District: Pearsall Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1685^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,533

Feeder schools for Pearsall High School:

Elementary:	Pearsall Intermediate
	Ted Flores Elementary
Middle:	Pearsall J H

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

White:

5.2%

African American:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pearsall High School ranks worse than 84.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pearsall High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.8%), White (5.2%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearsall High School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Pearsall High School employs 38.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearsall High School is $11,533.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearsall High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearsall High School 1685^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pearsall High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pearsall Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pearsall Independent School District (Isd) 883^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearsall High School

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Rank History for all students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	30.01	1191^st	1427	16.5%
2005	25.51	1215^th	1429	15.0%
2006	18.80	1271^st	1430	11.1%
2007	26.95	1257^th	1497	16.0%
2008	35.20	1192^nd	1510	21.1%
2009	46.35	1063^rd	1539	30.9%
2010	44.65	1145^th	1568	27.0%
2011	35.43	1383^rd	1672	17.3%
2013	17.50	1453^rd	1652	12.0%
2014	22.32	1458^th	1734	15.9%
2015	31.03	1347^th	1743	22.7%
2016	30.49	1350^th	1762	23.4%
2017	17.57	1486^th	1777	16.4%
2018	18.51	1498^th	1797	16.6%
2019	25.17	1430^th	1857	23.0%
2021	17.53	1563^rd	1861	16.0%
2022	21.88	1507^th	1876	19.7%
2023	18.40	1617^th	1961	17.5%
2024	15.91	1685^th	1987	15.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.35	917^th	1113	17.6%
2019	35.53	681^st	1136	40.1%
2021	23.91	981^st	1195	17.9%
2022	20.68	1080^th	1278	15.5%
2023	23.88	1061^st	1371	22.6%
2024	17.90	1253^rd	1435	12.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.42	952^nd	1347	29.3%
2019	41.60	714^th	1357	47.4%
2021	33.21	953^rd	1382	31.0%
2022	23.27	1232^nd	1418	13.1%
2023	27.70	1146^th	1478	22.5%
2024	44.39	781^st	1547	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.65	1562^nd	1794	12.9%
2019	26.61	1470^th	1818	19.1%
2021	17.80	1588^th	1848	14.1%
2022	22.38	1501^st	1847	18.7%
2023	16.15	1645^th	1897	13.3%
2024	15.02	1680^th	1883	10.8%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.67	105^th	131	19.8%
2019	23.00	99^th	113	12.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.02	1529^th	1781	14.1%
2019	23.56	1470^th	1798	18.2%
2021	16.81	1538^th	1815	15.3%
2022	23.69	1454^th	1841	21.0%
2023	17.42	1580^th	1891	16.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.55	759^th	1137	33.2%
2019	70.70	238^th	1145	79.2%
2021	48.64	812^th	1177	31.0%
2022	19.80	1048^th	1172	10.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.85	1465^th	1784	17.9%
2019	23.71	1533^rd	1810	15.3%
2021	18.77	1603^rd	1829	12.4%
2022	16.22	1673^rd	1837	8.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.88	1579^th	1803	12.4%
2019	24.63	1432^nd	1824	21.5%
2021	16.98	1558^th	1840	15.3%
2022	19.83	1519^th	1853	18.0%
2023	18.76	1568^th	1913	18.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.89	1445^th	1691	14.5%
2019	27.30	1345^th	1714	21.5%
2021	19.20	1460^th	1743	16.2%
2022	22.87	1409^th	1762	20.0%
2023	21.09	1479^th	1820	18.7%
2024	16.54	1569^th	1804	13.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pearsall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.76	439^th	1539	71.5%
2019	50.12	743^rd	1526	51.3%
2021	33.35	1079^th	1510	28.5%
2022	67.21	355^th	1525	76.7%
2023	16.43	1360^th	1576	13.7%
2024	14.04	1393^rd	1556	10.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pearsall High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	90	2	1	492	0	n/a	n/a	585
1990	101	2	1	480	0	n/a	n/a	584
1991	112	4	2	529	1	n/a	n/a	648
1992	113	5	1	532	0	n/a	n/a	651
1993	122	2	2	542	0	n/a	n/a	668
1994	119	1	1	552	0	n/a	n/a	673
1995	104	1	1	539	0	n/a	n/a	645
1996	104	1	1	539	0	n/a	n/a	645
1997	98	1	1	545	0	n/a	n/a	645
1998	83	2	3	579	0	n/a	n/a	667
1999	84	1	1	553	1	n/a	n/a	640
2000	83	1	2	531	1	n/a	n/a	618
2001	79	2	2	511	0	n/a	n/a	594
2002	68	3	0	505	0	n/a	n/a	576
2003	68	3	0	505	0	n/a	n/a	576
2004	74	2	0	529	0	n/a	n/a	605
2005	67	5	2	511	0	n/a	n/a	585
2006	74	1	2	543	0	n/a	n/a	620
2007	72	0	2	581	0	n/a	n/a	655
2008	65	2	4	592	0	n/a	n/a	663
2009	69	4	3	566	0	n/a	n/a	642
2010	67	5	5	556	0	n/a	n/a	633
2011	55	4	7	537	2	0	2	607
2012	52	3	3	519	1	0	2	580
2013	38	1	1	552	1	0	4	597
2014	42	1	2	549	1	0	2	597
2015	41	1	1	615	1	0	2	661
2016	40	2	1	623	1	0	3	670
2017	30	0	1	637	2	0	2	672
2018	29	2	1	633	1	0	1	667
2019	24	5	2	567	0	0	1	599
2020	32	3	2	585	1	0	0	623
2021	36	4	1	566	1	1	0	609
2022	37	5	2	562	0	1	0	607
2023	35	2	1	575	0	1	0	614
2024	31	2	1	555	0	1	2	592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pearsall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	585	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	584	41.0	14.2	n/a
1991	648	40.7	15.9	n/a
1992	651	44.5	14.6	30
1993	668	46.0	14.5	69.8
1994	673	43.8	15.4	61.2
1995	645	52.6	12.3	59.1
1996	645	52.6	12.3	59.1
1997	645	50.2	12.8	63.7
1998	667	51.9	12.9	62.8
1999	640	51.6	12.4	64.8
2000	618	48.1	12.8	71
2001	594	50.0	11.9	68.4
2002	576	47.8	12.1	72.4
2003	576	47.8	12.1	72.4
2004	605	50.9	11.9	71.9
2005	585	50.3	11.6	75.2
2006	620	49.6	12.5	76.9
2007	655	51.0	12.8	74.2
2008	663	52.3	12.7	71.9
2009	642	53.5	12.0	70.4
2010	633	55.5	11.3	64.8
2011	607	55.2	10.9	71.7
2012	580	55.0	10.5	76.7
2013	597	54.4	10.9	75
2014	597	47.3	12.6	78.2
2015	661	52.0	12.7	78.4
2016	670	54.0	12.4	80.9
2017	672	52.8	12.7	82.4
2018	667	48.8	13.6	72.3
2019	599	42.2	14.1	80
2020	623	45.4	13.7	78.5
2021	609	42.1	14.4	77.8
2022	607	46.2	13.1	82.5
2023	614	41.5	14.7	85.8
2024	592	38.3	15.4	82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pearsall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	585	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	584	41.0	14.2	n/a
1991	648	40.7	15.9	n/a
1992	651	44.5	14.6	30
1993	668	46.0	14.5	69.8
1994	673	43.8	15.4	61.2
1995	645	52.6	12.3	59.1
1996	645	52.6	12.3	59.1
1997	645	50.2	12.8	63.7
1998	667	51.9	12.9	62.8
1999	640	51.6	12.4	64.8
2000	618	48.1	12.8	71
2001	594	50.0	11.9	68.4
2002	576	47.8	12.1	72.4
2003	576	47.8	12.1	72.4
2004	605	50.9	11.9	71.9
2005	585	50.3	11.6	75.2
2006	620	49.6	12.5	76.9
2007	655	51.0	12.8	74.2
2008	663	52.3	12.7	71.9
2009	642	53.5	12.0	70.4
2010	633	55.5	11.3	64.8
2011	607	55.2	10.9	71.7
2012	580	55.0	10.5	76.7
2013	597	54.4	10.9	75
2014	597	47.3	12.6	78.2
2015	661	52.0	12.7	78.4
2016	670	54.0	12.4	80.9
2017	672	52.8	12.7	82.4
2018	667	48.8	13.6	72.3
2019	599	42.2	14.1	80
2020	623	45.4	13.7	78.5
2021	609	42.1	14.4	77.8
2022	607	46.2	13.1	82.5
2023	614	41.5	14.7	85.8
2024	592	38.3	15.4	82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearsall High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,965 (16.1%)	$10,230 (83.9%)	$12,195
2020	$885 (8.8%)	$9,166 (91.2%)	$10,051
2021	$2,320 (20.1%)	$9,213 (79.9%)	$11,533

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearsall High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1430^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1617^th of 1961 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pearsall High School)	49	21	28%
End of Course Algebra I (Pearsall Independent School District (Isd))	56	21	35%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Pearsall High School)	47	31	16%
End of Course Biology (Pearsall Independent School District (Isd))	47	31	16%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pearsall High School)	28	33	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Pearsall Independent School District (Isd))	28	33	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pearsall High School)	35	30	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pearsall Independent School District (Isd))	35	30	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pearsall High School)	54	58	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Pearsall Independent School District (Isd))	54	58	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	599	614	2.5%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	567	575	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	24	35	45.8%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	85.8%	5.9%

Schools Near Pearsall High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pearsall High School	Public	9-12	1990 Maverick Dr	Pearsall	78061	Frio County	Pearsall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 334-8011	592	38	15.4	82.8%	31 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	555 (93.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	15.9	1685^th of 1987 public high schools	15.2%		18.4	1617^th of 1961 public high schools	17.5%	68	20.7	28.8	26.0	37.8	49.5	$11,533	$2,320	$9,213
Dilley High School	Public	9-12	1 Grey Wolf Dr	Dilley	78017	Frio County	Dilley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 965-1814	266	29	9.0	76.3%	15 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	250 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.6	1739^th of 1987 public high schools	12.5%		11.8	1723^rd of 1961 public high schools	12.1%	16	9.4	20.6	34.2	33.3	40.0	$15,600	$1,006	$14,593
Devine Learning Academy	Public	9-12	205 W College	Devine	78016	Medina County	Devine Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 851-0711	27			48.1%	7 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	1916^th of 1987 public high schools	3.6%		2.6	1924^th of 1961 public high schools	1.9%	8	0.0	20.0	0.0	15.4	16.7
Devine High School	Public	9-12	1225 W Hondo	Devine	78016	Medina County	Devine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 851-0895	575	38	15.2	50.8%	181 (31.5%)	3 (0.5%)	377 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	45.6	1039^th of 1987 public high schools	47.7%		43.9	1087^th of 1961 public high schools	44.6%	48	43.4	57.2	48.0	46.4	77.3	$10,717	$848	$9,870

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Schools Near Pearsall High School