Pearland High School is an American public high school, located in Pearland, Texas, south of Houston. It is one of three high schools in the Pearland Independent School District, and serves parts of Pearland and most of the city of Brookside Village.
Serving 3,400 students in grades 9-12, Pearland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pearland High School's student population of 3,400 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 193 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
193 teachers
Year Founded
1938
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Rankings
Pearland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearland High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1912 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Oiler
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearland High School's ranking?
Pearland High School is ranked #1912 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pearland High School often compared to?
Pearland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenda Dawson High School, Robert Turner College And Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearland High School?
The graduation rate of Pearland High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pearland High School?
3,400 students attend Pearland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pearland High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearland High School?
Pearland High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearland High School offer ?
Pearland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pearland High School part of?
Pearland High School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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