Pleasant Grove High School

Summary:

Pleasant Grove High School is a public high school in Texarkana, Texas, serving 796 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pleasant Grove Independent School District, which is ranked 86 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Pleasant Grove High School stands out for its consistently high performance. The school maintains an impressive 96.8% to 99.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Its dropout rates have also been consistently low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past five years. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Texas high schools, with a statewide ranking between 193 and 340 over the past 10 years, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's overall performance is strong, there are some variations in the academic achievement of different student subgroups. The school's White and Hispanic students tend to perform better than the state average, while the performance of Asian and African American students is more mixed. When compared to nearby schools, such as Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School generally outperforms its counterparts, though some nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5406 McKnight Rd
       Texarkana, TX  75503-0957


(903) 832-8005

District: Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,098 Help


Feeder schools for Pleasant Grove High School:

Elementary:    Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary
    Pleasant Grove Intermediate
Middle:    Pleasant Grove Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  796

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.5%
African American:
14.3%
Hispanic:
5.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.4% Help


 See top rated Texas high schools

 Compare Pleasant Grove High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Pleasant Grove High School ranks better than 87.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.68. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pleasant Grove High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), African American (14.3%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High School is 11.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Pleasant Grove High School employs 68.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Grove High School is $12,098.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pleasant Grove High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Grove High School 250th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pleasant Grove High School in the ranking list.)

Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd) 86th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Pleasant Grove High School?

Rank History for Pleasant Grove High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.53 140th 1427 90.2%
2005 77.65 189th 1429 86.8%
2006 76.22 227th 1430 84.1%
2007 78.21 194th 1497 87.0%
2008 76.39 218th 1510 85.6%
2009 76.11 215th 1539 86.0%
2010 70.91 346th 1568 77.9%
2011 74.91 229th 1672 86.3%
2012 74.45 171st 1603 89.3%
2013 76.88 195th 1652 88.2%
2014 77.44 193rd 1734 88.9%
2015 75.59 227th 1743 87.0%
2016 75.13 236th 1762 86.6%
2017 75.31 255th 1777 85.6%
2018 72.06 309th 1797 82.8%
2019 63.84 521st 1857 71.9%
2021 74.52 319th 1861 82.9%
2022 72.03 340th 1876 81.9%
2023 76.53 278th 1961 85.8%
2024 77.68 250th 1987 87.4%
See the entire list of Texas High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.37 509th 582 12.5%
2019 32.98 416th 604 31.1%
2021 33.98 391st 588 33.5%
2022 34.23 431st 664 35.1%
2023 45.91 340th 677 49.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.69 557th 1195 53.4%
2022 73.25 169th 1278 86.8%
2023 73.85 192nd 1371 86.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.36 589th 1347 56.3%
2019 35.87 861st 1357 36.6%
2021 55.28 427th 1382 69.1%
2022 70.39 212th 1418 85.0%
2023 69.05 257th 1478 82.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 645th 1794 64.0%
2019 43.15 1004th 1818 44.8%
2021 54.49 682nd 1848 63.1%
2022 57.44 548th 1847 70.3%
2023 59.70 537th 1897 71.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.22 417th 1781 76.6%
2019 62.05 583rd 1798 67.6%
2021 76.41 271st 1815 85.1%
2022 69.51 390th 1841 78.8%
2023 75.95 269th 1891 85.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 591st 1137 48.0%
2019 59.12 599th 1145 47.7%
2021 60.43 617th 1177 47.6%
2022 67.20 421st 1172 64.1%
2023 58.55 672nd 1182 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.78 356th 1784 80.0%
2019 49.40 757th 1810 58.2%
2021 69.44 308th 1829 83.2%
2022 68.58 294th 1837 84.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 320th 1803 82.3%
2019 61.37 554th 1824 69.6%
2021 71.58 353rd 1840 80.8%
2022 71.24 347th 1853 81.3%
2023 75.12 292nd 1913 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 50th 486 89.7%
2019 64.23 171st 487 64.9%
2021 31.43 373rd 488 23.6%
2022 8.92 468th 507 7.7%
2023 49.58 312th 525 40.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 295th 1013 70.9%
2019 34.15 639th 1024 37.6%
2021 54.76 370th 1020 63.7%
2022 52.43 375th 1031 63.6%
2023 51.60 408th 1069 61.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.88 524th 1691 69.0%
2019 62.25 471st 1714 72.5%
2021 62.15 500th 1743 71.3%
2022 74.33 241st 1762 86.3%
2023 68.46 376th 1820 79.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pleasant Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.69 420th 1539 72.7%
2019 62.11 485th 1526 68.2%
2021 70.72 308th 1510 79.6%
2022 68.05 338th 1525 77.8%
2023 75.30 212th 1576 86.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

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.

Pleasant Grove High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Open Quote Awesome school...both kids graduated from this HS and were well prepared for university...high school teachers are really good instructors always worked well with my kids Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Open Quote I am very confident with the performance of my school. The teachers I had this year well prepared me for the STAAR. I wouldn't want to go to any other school in town. I give Pleasant Grove an A+. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pleasant Grove High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 546 23 6 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 576
1989 574 18 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 579 21 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 523 21 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 529 19 4 11 4 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 507 19 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 512 19 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 530 26 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1996 530 26 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1997 520 26 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 553 35 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1999 527 40 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 549 41 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 576 35 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2002 572 33 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 572 33 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 551 41 15 11 3 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 536 50 16 14 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 513 66 14 17 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 500 46 12 23 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 514 59 14 27 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2009 476 66 13 20 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2010 499 72 15 26 3 n/a n/a 0 615
2011 475 67 22 25 3 0 6 0 598
2012 458 73 23 26 2 0 10 0 592
2013 478 77 26 34 5 1 9 0 630
2014 472 72 22 33 3 2 18 0 622
2015 470 84 23 29 4 5 19 0 634
2016 487 83 26 39 2 3 18 0 658
2017 481 86 27 49 1 2 21 0 667
2018 498 86 24 42 1 2 18 0 671
2019 485 97 27 51 2 1 19 0 682
2020 517 108 28 46 3 0 22 0 724
2021 529 113 24 41 4 0 24 0 735
2022 548 118 22 41 5 0 29 0 763
2023 577 114 21 46 3 0 35 0 796

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 Pleasant Grove High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 41.0 14.0 n/a
1989 605 n/a n/a n/a
1990 617 36.0 17.1 n/a
1991 562 36.0 15.6 n/a
1992 567 36.9 15.3 4.1
1993 546 37.0 14.8 4.4
1994 550 38.0 14.5 4.4
1995 582 47.5 12.3 5
1996 582 47.5 12.3 5
1997 566 47.8 11.8 4.8
1998 610 45.6 13.4 5.7
1999 592 48.2 12.3 8.6
2000 612 47.7 12.8 8.2
2001 625 46.3 13.5 8.8
2002 627 47.3 13.3 10
2003 627 47.3 13.3 10
2004 621 47.2 13.2 9.5
2005 619 50.6 12.2 9.4
2006 614 52.6 11.7 11.4
2007 583 52.2 11.2 11.3
2008 616 50.7 12.1 12.2
2009 577 51.4 11.2 13.2
2010 615 55.0 11.1 14.6
2011 598 54.5 10.9 15.1
2012 592 50.2 11.7 15.4
2013 630 50.3 12.5 16.8
2014 622 52.7 11.8 14.5
2015 634 52.0 12.1 12
2016 658 53.0 12.4 12.9
2017 667 52.1 12.7 17.1
2018 671 55.6 12.0 18.5
2019 682 58.1 11.7 21.6
2020 724 55.9 12.9 23.5
2021 735 57.6 12.7 23.9
2022 763 64.2 11.8 26.6
2023 796 68.2 11.6 28.4

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 Pleasant Grove High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 41.0 14.0 n/a
1989 605 n/a n/a n/a
1990 617 36.0 17.1 n/a
1991 562 36.0 15.6 n/a
1992 567 36.9 15.3 4.1
1993 546 37.0 14.8 4.4
1994 550 38.0 14.5 4.4
1995 582 47.5 12.3 5
1996 582 47.5 12.3 5
1997 566 47.8 11.8 4.8
1998 610 45.6 13.4 5.7
1999 592 48.2 12.3 8.6
2000 612 47.7 12.8 8.2
2001 625 46.3 13.5 8.8
2002 627 47.3 13.3 10
2003 627 47.3 13.3 10
2004 621 47.2 13.2 9.5
2005 619 50.6 12.2 9.4
2006 614 52.6 11.7 11.4
2007 583 52.2 11.2 11.3
2008 616 50.7 12.1 12.2
2009 577 51.4 11.2 13.2
2010 615 55.0 11.1 14.6
2011 598 54.5 10.9 15.1
2012 592 50.2 11.7 15.4
2013 630 50.3 12.5 16.8
2014 622 52.7 11.8 14.5
2015 634 52.0 12.1 12
2016 658 53.0 12.4 12.9
2017 667 52.1 12.7 17.1
2018 671 55.6 12.0 18.5
2019 682 58.1 11.7 21.6
2020 724 55.9 12.9 23.5
2021 735 57.6 12.7 23.9
2022 763 64.2 11.8 26.6
2023 796 68.2 11.6 28.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Grove High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $412 (4.0%) $9,944 (96.0%) $10,356
2020 $320 (3.0%) $10,266 (97.0%) $10,586
2021 $384 (3.2%) $11,714 (96.8%) $12,098

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Grove High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 521st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 278th of 1961 High schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pleasant Grove High School)2554
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))4767
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pleasant Grove High School)6876
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))6876
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pleasant Grove High School)6278
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))6278
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pleasant Grove High School)7777
   End of Course English II Reading (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))7777
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pleasant Grove High School)8386
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd))8386
 3%
   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 Students682796
 16.7%
African American97114
 17.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2721
 22.2%
Hispanic5146
 9.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White485577
 19%
Two or More Races1935
 84.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%28.4%
 6.8%


Schools Near Pleasant Grove High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Grove High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 796 students attended Pleasant Grove High School.

Pleasant Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary
Elementary : Pleasant Grove Intermediate
Middle : Pleasant Grove Middle

Students at Pleasant Grove High School are 72% White, 14% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Pleasant Grove High School ranks 250th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate Pleasant Grove High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Pleasant Grove High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1606 milliseconds.