Pearce High School

Summary:

Pearce High School is a public high school located in Richardson, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,443 students. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked 403 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pearce High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.86% White, 46.42% Hispanic, and 5.28% African American students. The school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Texas high schools, with a statewide ranking between 273 and 732 over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. Pearce High School performs particularly well for White and multi-racial students, ranking in the top 10% and 15% of Texas high schools, respectively. However, the school struggles with lower rankings for Hispanic and English Language Learner students compared to nearby schools like Richardson High School. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 90.6% to 92.8%, which is above the state and district averages.

While Pearce High School's overall academic performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 273 in 2013-2014 to 732 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school may be facing increasing competition from other high-performing schools in Texas. The significant differences in performance between student subgroups at Pearce High School indicate that the school may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps and providing more targeted support for underperforming groups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learner students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 N Coit Rd
       Richardson, TX  75080-2805


(469) 593-5000

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
576th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,460 Help


Feeder schools for Pearce High School:

Elementary:    Bowie Elementary
    Brentfield Elementary
    Canyon Creek Elementary
    Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary
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Middle:    Parkhill J H
    Richardson North J H

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  2,443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.4%
White:
42.9%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pearce High School ranks better than 71% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pearce 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.4%), White (42.9%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearce High School is 14.8, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearce High School is $9,460. 2 high schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pearce High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pearce High School 576th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pearce High School in the ranking list.)

Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearce High School

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Rank History for all students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.29 65th 1427 95.4%
2005 84.88 59th 1429 95.9%
2006 84.41 58th 1430 95.9%
2007 86.14 38th 1497 97.5%
2008 85.28 55th 1510 96.4%
2009 84.02 48th 1539 96.9%
2010 79.77 79th 1568 95.0%
2011 79.23 108th 1672 93.5%
2012 72.15 216th 1603 86.5%
2013 78.42 160th 1652 90.3%
2014 74.33 273rd 1734 84.3%
2015 68.06 458th 1743 73.7%
2016 68.95 412th 1762 76.6%
2017 70.99 333rd 1777 81.3%
2018 67.69 390th 1797 78.3%
2019 67.72 433rd 1857 76.7%
2021 64.16 550th 1861 70.4%
2022 59.03 632nd 1876 66.3%
2023 57.33 732nd 1961 62.7%
2024 64.08 576th 1987 71.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.91 182nd 582 68.7%
2019 69.62 152nd 604 74.8%
2021 75.18 96th 588 83.7%
2022 76.14 112th 664 83.1%
2023 84.89 56th 677 91.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 739th 1113 33.6%
2019 42.20 516th 1136 54.6%
2021 38.84 663rd 1195 44.5%
2022 25.79 959th 1278 25.0%
2023 30.08 918th 1371 33.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.41 141st 1347 89.5%
2019 52.96 465th 1357 65.7%
2021 71.16 214th 1382 84.5%
2022 72.02 192nd 1418 86.5%
2023 74.03 198th 1478 86.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 902nd 1794 49.7%
2019 48.30 861st 1818 52.6%
2021 43.88 998th 1848 46.0%
2022 41.16 1029th 1847 44.3%
2023 37.67 1174th 1897 38.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.71 505th 1781 71.6%
2019 69.17 415th 1798 76.9%
2021 65.10 520th 1815 71.3%
2022 57.63 664th 1841 63.9%
2023 55.85 761st 1891 59.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.60 583rd 1137 48.7%
2019 66.23 425th 1145 62.9%
2021 68.80 416th 1177 64.7%
2022 63.92 498th 1172 57.5%
2023 69.05 391st 1182 66.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.54 761st 1784 57.3%
2019 49.13 765th 1810 57.7%
2021 48.13 793rd 1829 56.6%
2022 38.51 1044th 1837 43.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.23 410th 1803 77.3%
2019 64.54 484th 1824 73.5%
2021 61.09 585th 1840 68.2%
2022 56.85 655th 1853 64.7%
2023 56.34 686th 1913 64.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 311th 486 36.0%
2019 59.13 219th 487 55.0%
2021 69.57 122nd 488 75.0%
2022 51.08 280th 507 44.8%
2023 75.98 88th 525 83.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.06 442nd 1013 56.4%
2019 58.58 332nd 1024 67.6%
2021 51.93 401st 1020 60.7%
2022 61.53 266th 1031 74.2%
2023 51.05 417th 1069 61.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.22 753rd 1691 55.5%
2019 49.35 794th 1714 53.7%
2021 43.16 950th 1743 45.5%
2022 32.40 1199th 1762 32.0%
2023 31.40 1252nd 1820 31.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.23 15th 95 84.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pearce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.25 75th 1539 95.1%
2019 82.49 121st 1526 92.1%
2021 77.99 175th 1510 88.4%
2022 80.44 136th 1525 91.1%
2023 81.99 118th 1576 92.5%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Open Quote School is safe. Some good teachers, some not so good. Decent coaches although football is all that really matters to the athletic admin. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pearce High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1841 33 55 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1956
1989 1621 33 58 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1737
1990 1473 28 70 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1607
1991 1366 41 85 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1532
1992 1389 38 105 41 1 n/a n/a 0 1574
1993 1380 39 122 38 4 n/a n/a 0 1583
1994 1306 38 119 46 3 n/a n/a 0 1512
1995 1257 41 139 51 2 n/a n/a 0 1490
1996 1257 41 139 51 2 n/a n/a 0 1490
1997 1232 46 126 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1461
1998 1168 36 116 64 5 n/a n/a 0 1389
1999 1159 27 117 65 5 n/a n/a 0 1373
2000 1108 27 116 69 2 n/a n/a 0 1322
2001 1158 41 110 133 4 n/a n/a 0 1446
2002 1064 53 107 241 4 n/a n/a 0 1469
2003 1064 53 107 241 4 n/a n/a 0 1469
2004 1055 61 103 275 8 n/a n/a 0 1502
2005 1000 76 99 287 13 n/a n/a 0 1475
2006 1314 153 123 406 19 n/a n/a 0 2015
2007 1278 121 117 419 23 n/a n/a 0 1958
2008 1270 141 98 440 22 n/a n/a 0 1971
2009 1216 118 91 481 19 n/a n/a 0 1925
2010 1183 131 89 535 21 n/a n/a 0 1959
2011 1157 135 84 653 17 6 26 0 2078
2012 1135 132 80 712 10 3 37 0 2109
2013 1101 151 67 781 3 3 46 0 2152
2014 1077 147 67 831 7 4 43 0 2176
2015 1080 144 65 905 7 4 48 0 2253
2016 1053 152 64 961 9 2 44 0 2285
2017 1020 158 67 1022 11 5 49 0 2332
2018 1037 160 74 1048 10 5 49 0 2383
2019 1008 142 61 1050 8 3 51 0 2323
2020 1016 139 69 1077 10 2 60 0 2373
2021 1058 139 56 1065 11 1 66 0 2396
2022 1069 144 50 1098 7 2 62 0 2432
2023 1047 129 59 1134 6 2 66 0 2443

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 Pearce High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1956 121.0 16.1 n/a
1989 1737 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1607 98.0 16.3 n/a
1991 1532 97.7 15.6 n/a
1992 1574 97.2 16.1 1
1993 1583 99.0 16.0 2.3
1994 1512 93.7 16.1 2.1
1995 1490 92.1 16.2 2
1996 1490 92.1 16.2 2
1997 1461 91.0 16.1 3.1
1998 1389 93.4 14.9 2.6
1999 1373 95.4 14.4 4.6
2000 1322 94.9 13.9 5.1
2001 1446 92.7 15.6 8.9
2002 1469 93.9 15.6 11.6
2003 1469 93.9 15.6 11.6
2004 1502 93.2 16.1 13.6
2005 1475 99.7 14.8 15.3
2006 2015 125.9 16.0 19.1
2007 1958 122.4 16.0 18.8
2008 1971 129.4 15.2 19.1
2009 1925 127.7 15.1 22.1
2010 1959 131.7 14.8 25.9
2011 2078 126.2 16.4 27.6
2012 2109 133.3 15.8 28
2013 2152 135.3 15.9 31.3
2014 2176 136.2 15.9 30
2015 2253 144.0 15.6 30.7
2016 2285 147.0 15.5 32.2
2017 2332 153.7 15.1 32.5
2018 2383 158.1 15.0 33
2019 2323 159.9 14.5 33
2020 2373 158.7 14.9 36.4
2021 2396 164.2 14.5 35.4
2022 2432 175.4 13.8 35.4
2023 2443 164.9 14.8 37.4

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 Pearce High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1956 121.0 16.1 n/a
1989 1737 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1607 98.0 16.3 n/a
1991 1532 97.7 15.6 n/a
1992 1574 97.2 16.1 1
1993 1583 99.0 16.0 2.3
1994 1512 93.7 16.1 2.1
1995 1490 92.1 16.2 2
1996 1490 92.1 16.2 2
1997 1461 91.0 16.1 3.1
1998 1389 93.4 14.9 2.6
1999 1373 95.4 14.4 4.6
2000 1322 94.9 13.9 5.1
2001 1446 92.7 15.6 8.9
2002 1469 93.9 15.6 11.6
2003 1469 93.9 15.6 11.6
2004 1502 93.2 16.1 13.6
2005 1475 99.7 14.8 15.3
2006 2015 125.9 16.0 19.1
2007 1958 122.4 16.0 18.8
2008 1971 129.4 15.2 19.1
2009 1925 127.7 15.1 22.1
2010 1959 131.7 14.8 25.9
2011 2078 126.2 16.4 27.6
2012 2109 133.3 15.8 28
2013 2152 135.3 15.9 31.3
2014 2176 136.2 15.9 30
2015 2253 144.0 15.6 30.7
2016 2285 147.0 15.5 32.2
2017 2332 153.7 15.1 32.5
2018 2383 158.1 15.0 33
2019 2323 159.9 14.5 33
2020 2373 158.7 14.9 36.4
2021 2396 164.2 14.5 35.4
2022 2432 175.4 13.8 35.4
2023 2443 164.9 14.8 37.4

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 Pearce High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (4.4%) $8,260 (95.6%) $8,640
2020 $391 (4.6%) $8,152 (95.4%) $8,543
2021 $518 (5.5%) $8,942 (94.5%) $9,460

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearce High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 732nd of 1961 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pearce High School)4818
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))6735
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pearce High School)7672
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))6758
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pearce High School)6657
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pearce High School)6262
   End of Course English II Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5658
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pearce High School)8080
   End of Course U.S. History (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))7774
 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 Students23232443
 5.2%
African American142129
 9.2%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian6159
 3.3%
Hispanic10501134
 8%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White10081047
 3.9%
Two or More Races5166
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%37.4%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearce High School

Students at Pearce High School are 46% Hispanic, 43% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Pearce High School ranks 576th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Pearce High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowie Elementary
Elementary : Brentfield Elementary
Elementary : Canyon Creek Elementary
Elementary : Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary
Elementary : Greenwood Hills Elementary
Elementary : Mohawk Elementary
Elementary : Northrich Elementary
Elementary : Prairie Creek Elementary
Elementary : Prestonwood Elementary
Elementary : Risd Academy
Middle : Parkhill J H
Middle : Richardson North J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,443 students attended Pearce High School.


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