Pewitt High School

Summary:

Pewitt High School is a public high school located in Omaha, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 237. The school is part of the Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 247 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pewitt High School has several key strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 96.7% to 98.2%, which are above the state average, and relatively low dropout rates between 0.4% and 0.8%, lower than the state average. However, the school's performance on STAAR EOC (End of Course) exams is mixed compared to the state and district averages, with strong performance in some subjects like English II Reading and U.S. History, but struggles in others like Algebra I. Interestingly, Pewitt High School spends more per student ($14,169 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, such as Pittsburg High School, Mount Pleasant High School, and James Bowie High School.

Despite its strengths, Pewitt High School faces some challenges. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 321 out of 1,743 Texas high schools in 2014-2015 to 1,020 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to maintain its academic performance. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing well for female students and Hispanic students, but struggling with African American students, White students, and students with special needs. These factors, combined with the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (68.35% free/reduced lunch recipients), may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1216 Us Hwy 67 W
       Omaha, TX  75571-4596


(903) 884-2293

District: Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1020th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,169 Help


Feeder schools for Pewitt High School:

Elementary:    Pewitt Elementary
Middle:    Pewitt J H

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
African American:
16.0%
Hispanic:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Compare Details Pewitt High School ranks worse than 51.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pewitt High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pewitt High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), African American (16%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pewitt High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pewitt High School is $14,169.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pewitt High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pewitt High School 1020th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pewitt High School in the ranking list.)

Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District 247th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pewitt High School

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Rank History for all students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.60 60th 1427 95.8%
2005 73.20 294th 1429 79.4%
2006 71.16 361st 1430 74.8%
2007 64.52 572nd 1497 61.8%
2008 67.11 482nd 1510 68.1%
2009 63.17 619th 1539 59.8%
2010 68.03 443rd 1568 71.7%
2011 65.98 562nd 1672 66.4%
2012 53.17 743rd 1603 53.6%
2013 53.04 790th 1652 52.2%
2014 54.32 806th 1734 53.5%
2015 72.40 321st 1743 81.6%
2016 66.90 474th 1762 73.1%
2017 62.07 498th 1777 72.0%
2018 55.50 665th 1797 63.0%
2019 46.27 959th 1857 48.4%
2021 45.76 980th 1861 47.3%
2022 52.40 809th 1876 56.9%
2023 59.14 697th 1961 64.5%
2024 46.29 1020th 1987 48.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.56 579th 582 0.5%
2019 2.87 590th 604 2.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.65 563rd 1371 58.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.00 535th 1357 60.6%
2021 26.22 1141st 1382 17.4%
2022 20.89 1273rd 1418 10.2%
2023 19.87 1344th 1478 9.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.59 743rd 1794 58.6%
2019 39.79 1109th 1818 39.0%
2021 48.57 850th 1848 54.0%
2022 52.63 695th 1847 62.4%
2023 59.19 560th 1897 70.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.55 968th 1781 45.6%
2019 51.39 860th 1798 52.2%
2021 42.05 1062nd 1815 41.5%
2022 54.23 762nd 1841 58.6%
2023 64.71 544th 1891 71.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 307th 1137 73.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 638th 1784 64.2%
2019 29.96 1368th 1810 24.4%
2021 38.98 1052nd 1829 42.5%
2022 50.18 664th 1837 63.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.09 533rd 1803 70.4%
2019 41.79 1031st 1824 43.5%
2021 46.59 913th 1840 50.4%
2022 51.37 766th 1853 58.7%
2023 50.56 843rd 1913 55.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.08 672nd 1013 33.7%
2019 38.81 581st 1024 43.3%
2021 32.25 660th 1020 35.3%
2022 43.98 488th 1031 52.7%
2023 48.90 441st 1069 58.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 555th 1691 67.2%
2019 49.78 781st 1714 54.4%
2021 45.85 882nd 1743 49.4%
2022 59.15 522nd 1762 70.4%
2023 55.25 658th 1820 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pewitt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.95 655th 1539 57.4%
2019 39.60 992nd 1526 35.0%
2021 34.82 1051st 1510 30.4%
2022 42.84 867th 1525 43.1%
2023 48.38 813th 1576 48.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pewitt High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 191 90 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 284
1989 201 90 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 199 89 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 180 87 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 199 71 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 190 77 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 209 83 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 227 81 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 227 81 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 237 82 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 219 91 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 210 79 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 193 82 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 203 78 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 181 75 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 181 75 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 194 70 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 183 74 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 205 72 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 207 66 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 196 57 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 192 65 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 204 61 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 204 51 1 19 2 0 8 0 285
2012 210 54 0 21 0 0 8 0 293
2013 214 44 0 21 0 1 11 0 291
2014 196 36 0 26 1 0 12 0 271
2015 200 36 0 22 1 0 19 0 278
2016 203 36 0 33 1 0 20 0 293
2017 187 32 0 30 1 0 20 0 270
2018 161 36 0 30 2 0 13 0 242
2019 161 34 0 29 2 0 12 0 238
2020 159 44 0 26 2 0 11 0 242
2021 161 51 0 24 1 0 11 0 248
2022 166 43 0 30 1 0 12 0 252
2023 157 38 0 30 0 0 12 0 237

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 Pewitt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 25.0 11.3 n/a
1989 295 n/a n/a n/a
1990 292 23.0 12.6 n/a
1991 271 23.3 11.6 n/a
1992 277 22.9 12.0 29.2
1993 272 24.0 11.3 35.3
1994 296 23.5 12.6 26
1995 315 25.9 12.2 30.8
1996 315 25.9 12.2 30.8
1997 327 26.2 12.5 28.7
1998 320 27.4 11.7 30.9
1999 301 25.4 11.9 35.9
2000 285 26.1 10.9 40
2001 295 24.7 11.9 41.4
2002 267 26.5 10.1 47.2
2003 267 26.5 10.1 47.2
2004 279 25.0 11.2 49.5
2005 268 25.2 10.6 47.4
2006 299 25.6 11.7 49.8
2007 301 24.4 12.3 50.8
2008 279 24.8 11.3 53
2009 286 26.4 10.8 50
2010 290 30.0 9.6 50
2011 285 28.5 10.0 52.3
2012 293 28.3 10.3 51.9
2013 291 29.6 9.8 58.8
2014 271 29.1 9.2 61.3
2015 278 26.0 10.6 57.6
2016 293 27.0 10.8 55.6
2017 270 25.7 10.4 56.7
2018 242 23.2 10.4 50.8
2019 238 22.5 10.5 53.8
2020 242 21.9 11.0 54.5
2021 248 24.3 10.2 61.3
2022 252 24.3 10.3 65.9
2023 237 23.4 10.1 68.4

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 Pewitt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 25.0 11.3 n/a
1989 295 n/a n/a n/a
1990 292 23.0 12.6 n/a
1991 271 23.3 11.6 n/a
1992 277 22.9 12.0 29.2
1993 272 24.0 11.3 35.3
1994 296 23.5 12.6 26
1995 315 25.9 12.2 30.8
1996 315 25.9 12.2 30.8
1997 327 26.2 12.5 28.7
1998 320 27.4 11.7 30.9
1999 301 25.4 11.9 35.9
2000 285 26.1 10.9 40
2001 295 24.7 11.9 41.4
2002 267 26.5 10.1 47.2
2003 267 26.5 10.1 47.2
2004 279 25.0 11.2 49.5
2005 268 25.2 10.6 47.4
2006 299 25.6 11.7 49.8
2007 301 24.4 12.3 50.8
2008 279 24.8 11.3 53
2009 286 26.4 10.8 50
2010 290 30.0 9.6 50
2011 285 28.5 10.0 52.3
2012 293 28.3 10.3 51.9
2013 291 29.6 9.8 58.8
2014 271 29.1 9.2 61.3
2015 278 26.0 10.6 57.6
2016 293 27.0 10.8 55.6
2017 270 25.7 10.4 56.7
2018 242 23.2 10.4 50.8
2019 238 22.5 10.5 53.8
2020 242 21.9 11.0 54.5
2021 248 24.3 10.2 61.3
2022 252 24.3 10.3 65.9
2023 237 23.4 10.1 68.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pewitt High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,425 (10.9%) $11,657 (89.1%) $13,082
2020 $1,413 (10.4%) $12,194 (89.6%) $13,607
2021 $1,238 (8.7%) $12,931 (91.3%) $14,169

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pewitt High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 959th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 697th of 1961 High schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pewitt High School)2538
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)3342
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pewitt High School)6874
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)6874
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pewitt High School)5060
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)5060
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pewitt High School)4164
 23%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)4164
 23%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pewitt High School)7676
   End of Course U.S. History (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)7676
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238237
 0.4%
African American3438
 11.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2930
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White161157
 2.5%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%68.4%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pewitt High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Pewitt High School.

Students at Pewitt High School are 66% White, 16% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Pewitt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pewitt Elementary
Middle : Pewitt J H

Pewitt High School ranks 1020th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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