Pflugerville High School

Summary:

Pflugerville High School is a public high school serving 1,814 students in grades 9-12 in Pflugerville, Texas, which is part of the Pflugerville Independent School District. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024, in contrast to nearby schools like Hendrickson High School which has maintained a higher ranking and 4-star rating.

Pflugerville High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Asian students generally outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers. The school's performance for students with special needs and low socioeconomic status is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools. While the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate has been increasing and is higher than the state average.

Academically, Pflugerville High School's performance, as measured by STAAR EOC assessments, is generally below the Pflugerville Independent School District and state averages, particularly in Algebra I and English I/II Reading. The school's performance is strongest in U.S. History, where it exceeds the district and state averages. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers factors such as socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and targeted interventions for underperforming student groups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1301 W Pecan St
       Pflugerville, TX  78660-2516


(512) 594-0500

District: Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1081st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,177 Help


Feeder schools for Pflugerville High School:

Elementary:    Brookhollow Elementary
    Caldwell Elementary
    Springhill Elementary
    Timmerman Elementary
Middle:    Pflugerville Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,851

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.4%
African American:
19.3%
White:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pflugerville High School ranks worse than 54.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pflugerville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Pflugerville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.4%), African American (19.3%), White (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pflugerville High School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pflugerville High School is $10,177, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pflugerville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pflugerville High School 1081st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pflugerville High School in the ranking list.)

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Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd) 473rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pflugerville High School

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Rank History for all students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.61 494th 1427 65.4%
2005 64.89 508th 1429 64.5%
2006 69.32 409th 1430 71.4%
2007 70.77 393rd 1497 73.7%
2008 60.87 660th 1510 56.3%
2009 62.42 641st 1539 58.3%
2010 60.31 736th 1568 53.1%
2011 59.45 816th 1672 51.2%
2012 41.80 1057th 1603 34.1%
2013 59.15 641st 1652 61.2%
2014 53.67 827th 1734 52.3%
2015 58.57 740th 1743 57.5%
2016 64.20 556th 1762 68.4%
2017 62.22 492nd 1777 72.3%
2018 60.72 552nd 1797 69.3%
2019 57.59 681st 1857 63.3%
2021 48.92 911th 1861 51.0%
2022 42.56 1056th 1876 43.7%
2023 43.25 1104th 1961 43.7%
2024 44.04 1081st 1987 45.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.99 380th 582 34.7%
2019 39.89 359th 604 40.6%
2021 22.97 473rd 588 19.6%
2022 49.76 289th 664 56.5%
2023 27.82 510th 677 24.7%
2024 16.55 638th 730 12.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 421st 1113 62.2%
2019 40.14 567th 1136 50.1%
2021 53.17 372nd 1195 68.9%
2022 41.07 603rd 1278 52.8%
2023 39.08 703rd 1371 48.7%
2024 37.26 782nd 1435 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.37 491st 1347 63.5%
2019 47.82 572nd 1357 57.8%
2021 34.69 903rd 1382 34.7%
2022 37.08 858th 1418 39.5%
2023 27.08 1166th 1478 21.1%
2024 36.40 993rd 1547 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 644th 1794 64.1%
2019 46.26 916th 1818 49.6%
2021 41.99 1052nd 1848 43.1%
2022 36.81 1170th 1847 36.7%
2023 37.98 1162nd 1897 38.7%
2024 36.28 1168th 1883 38.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 599th 1781 66.4%
2019 59.58 639th 1798 64.5%
2021 44.55 1011th 1815 44.3%
2022 44.47 996th 1841 45.9%
2023 45.24 1024th 1891 45.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.41 484th 1137 57.4%
2019 58.97 604th 1145 47.2%
2021 62.39 573rd 1177 51.3%
2022 60.54 595th 1172 49.2%
2023 60.38 624th 1182 47.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.97 571st 1784 68.0%
2019 47.20 822nd 1810 54.6%
2021 48.28 787th 1829 57.0%
2022 41.94 909th 1837 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.28 638th 1803 64.6%
2019 52.45 760th 1824 58.3%
2021 50.34 826th 1840 55.1%
2022 39.43 1067th 1853 42.4%
2023 40.45 1100th 1913 42.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.53 249th 486 48.8%
2019 67.30 151st 487 69.0%
2021 60.12 201st 488 58.8%
2022 56.43 242nd 507 52.3%
2023 48.65 317th 525 39.6%
2024 43.64 346th 529 34.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.55 318th 1013 68.6%
2019 56.48 352nd 1024 65.6%
2021 37.91 583rd 1020 42.8%
2022 39.71 550th 1031 46.7%
2023 37.33 622nd 1069 41.8%
2024 42.41 524th 1065 50.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.59 560th 1691 66.9%
2019 51.34 731st 1714 57.4%
2021 48.50 808th 1743 53.6%
2022 37.73 1066th 1762 39.5%
2023 40.20 1047th 1820 42.5%
2024 33.31 1182nd 1804 34.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pflugerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.10 336th 1539 78.2%
2019 70.05 333rd 1526 78.2%
2021 55.32 621st 1510 58.9%
2022 53.48 622nd 1525 59.2%
2023 64.47 436th 1576 72.3%
2024 57.75 543rd 1556 65.1%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2022

Open Quote Admin is a mixed bag. Some are awful and some are excellent, but the teachers are fantastic. The kids don't interact much with admin, so it isn't that big of a deal to us, just something to be aware of. It's the teachers that really matter most and this is where Pf High shines. Loads of passionate and experienced teachers, great communication and excellent student support. Most will go out of their way to help the kids. As a school with students at a variety of performance levels, our kids stand out here. They will both graduate in the top 10. This will grant them automatic admission into UT or any other state funded TX university. This is a benefit that not everyone considers when choosing to move to top rated school districts. Top rated high schools have more competition. This equates to a lower individual class ranking for most kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pflugerville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1117 70 52 114 2 n/a n/a 0 1355
1989 1080 90 71 130 2 n/a n/a 0 1373
1990 1063 121 81 183 3 n/a n/a 0 1451
1991 1060 126 104 231 2 n/a n/a 0 1523
1992 1140 154 111 264 1 n/a n/a 0 1670
1993 1207 194 114 300 3 n/a n/a 0 1818
1994 1264 216 134 323 4 n/a n/a 0 1941
1995 1460 273 156 425 8 n/a n/a 0 2322
1996 1460 273 156 425 8 n/a n/a 0 2322
1997 1352 244 118 363 6 n/a n/a 0 2083
1998 1303 246 90 369 6 n/a n/a 0 2014
1999 1236 217 63 358 7 n/a n/a 0 1881
2000 1255 258 65 382 5 n/a n/a 0 1965
2001 1316 303 91 461 7 n/a n/a 0 2178
2002 1344 419 131 574 8 n/a n/a 0 2476
2003 1344 419 131 574 8 n/a n/a 0 2476
2004 1121 404 142 498 13 n/a n/a 0 2178
2005 974 444 150 490 12 n/a n/a 0 2070
2006 874 464 161 519 8 n/a n/a 0 2026
2007 882 500 172 568 4 n/a n/a 0 2126
2008 874 521 170 615 5 n/a n/a 0 2185
2009 835 551 171 683 7 n/a n/a 0 2247
2010 821 565 177 741 5 n/a n/a 0 2309
2011 703 520 155 820 11 4 69 0 2282
2012 667 530 148 862 13 3 77 0 2300
2013 626 517 152 884 10 3 78 0 2270
2014 577 495 156 913 10 4 84 0 2239
2015 547 526 160 933 5 1 84 0 2256
2016 521 474 185 934 5 1 73 0 2193
2017 483 407 176 936 7 1 76 0 2086
2018 475 382 171 952 7 0 68 0 2055
2019 450 375 156 995 9 1 72 0 2058
2020 390 352 154 966 7 1 71 0 1941
2021 385 357 165 967 4 2 69 0 1949
2022 329 371 142 935 3 3 71 0 1854
2023 339 341 134 928 0 2 70 0 1814
2024 325 358 120 970 3 2 73 0 1851

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 Pflugerville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1355 87.0 15.5 n/a
1989 1373 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1451 97.0 14.9 n/a
1991 1523 96.8 15.7 n/a
1992 1670 108.9 15.3 9.2
1993 1818 118.0 15.4 7.2
1994 1941 125.4 15.5 5.5
1995 2322 146.9 15.8 4
1996 2322 146.9 15.8 4
1997 2083 129.5 16.1 3.9
1998 2014 130.5 15.4 5.9
1999 1881 130.5 14.4 12
2000 1965 130.0 15.1 13.3
2001 2178 135.7 16.1 17.2
2002 2476 149.7 16.5 13
2003 2476 149.7 16.5 13
2004 2178 123.2 17.7 16
2005 2070 116.7 17.7 20
2006 2026 116.9 17.3 23.9
2007 2126 123.0 17.3 25.8
2008 2185 135.0 16.2 26.7
2009 2247 139.3 16.1 31.7
2010 2309 134.6 17.1 35
2011 2282 139.5 16.3 37.2
2012 2300 130.2 17.6 42
2013 2270 128.8 17.6 42.6
2014 2239 140.7 15.9 45.4
2015 2256 144.0 15.6 43.7
2016 2193 141.0 15.5 44.2
2017 2086 140.7 14.8 43
2018 2055 135.1 15.2 38.2
2019 2058 130.6 15.7 46.7
2020 1941 135.5 14.3 47.4
2021 1949 149.0 13.0 47.7
2022 1854 138.5 13.3 45.4
2023 1814 124.6 14.5 44.5
2024 1851 136.3 13.5 52.5

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 Pflugerville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1355 87.0 15.5 n/a
1989 1373 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1451 97.0 14.9 n/a
1991 1523 96.8 15.7 n/a
1992 1670 108.9 15.3 9.2
1993 1818 118.0 15.4 7.2
1994 1941 125.4 15.5 5.5
1995 2322 146.9 15.8 4
1996 2322 146.9 15.8 4
1997 2083 129.5 16.1 3.9
1998 2014 130.5 15.4 5.9
1999 1881 130.5 14.4 12
2000 1965 130.0 15.1 13.3
2001 2178 135.7 16.1 17.2
2002 2476 149.7 16.5 13
2003 2476 149.7 16.5 13
2004 2178 123.2 17.7 16
2005 2070 116.7 17.7 20
2006 2026 116.9 17.3 23.9
2007 2126 123.0 17.3 25.8
2008 2185 135.0 16.2 26.7
2009 2247 139.3 16.1 31.7
2010 2309 134.6 17.1 35
2011 2282 139.5 16.3 37.2
2012 2300 130.2 17.6 42
2013 2270 128.8 17.6 42.6
2014 2239 140.7 15.9 45.4
2015 2256 144.0 15.6 43.7
2016 2193 141.0 15.5 44.2
2017 2086 140.7 14.8 43
2018 2055 135.1 15.2 38.2
2019 2058 130.6 15.7 46.7
2020 1941 135.5 14.3 47.4
2021 1949 149.0 13.0 47.7
2022 1854 138.5 13.3 45.4
2023 1814 124.6 14.5 44.5
2024 1851 136.3 13.5 52.5

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 Pflugerville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (6.6%) $8,687 (93.4%) $9,296
2020 $651 (6.7%) $9,107 (93.3%) $9,758
2021 $1,133 (11.1%) $9,044 (88.9%) $10,177

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pflugerville High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 681st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1104th of 1961 High schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pflugerville High School)4725
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))5936
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pflugerville High School)6858
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))7159
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pflugerville High School)5351
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pflugerville High School)5553
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))5557
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pflugerville High School)8468
 16%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))8070
 10%
   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 Students20581814
 11.9%
African American375341
 9.1%
American Indian90
 100%
Asian156134
 14.1%
Hispanic995928
 6.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White450339
 24.7%
Two or More Races7270
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%44.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pflugerville High School

Students at Pflugerville High School are 52% Hispanic, 19% African American, 18% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Pflugerville High School ranks 1081st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,851 students attended Pflugerville High School.

Pflugerville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brookhollow Elementary
Elementary : Caldwell Elementary
Elementary : Springhill Elementary
Elementary : Timmerman Elementary
Middle : Pflugerville Middle


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