Very Good
#2949 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 35% in state
Pearland H S
High School · Pearland ISD · Pearland, TX
A Pearland ISD high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3775 S MAIN ST, Pearland, TX 77581
- Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pearland H S score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pearland H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,538/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pearland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,556
Median home value
$309,100
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Robert Turner College and Career H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,107 | Compare → |
| Pace CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Dobie H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 3,739 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pearland ISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $9,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearland H S is listed in PEARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearland H S
Pearland H S is a public high school in Pearland, TX, part of Pearland ISD, serving approximately 3,400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,949 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearland H S
What grades does Pearland H S serve?
Pearland H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pearland H S?
Pearland H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearland H S is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearland H S rank in TX?
Pearland H S ranks #2,949 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pearland H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearland H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pearland H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearland H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pearland H S a charter school?
No, Pearland H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearland H S a Title I school?
No, Pearland H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearland H S?
37.6% of students at Pearland H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brazoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (281) 997-7445
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77581)
- 50,240
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77581; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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