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#366 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 4% in state

Pittsburg H S

High School · Pittsburg ISD · Pittsburg, TX

A Pittsburg ISD high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 S TEXAS ST, Pittsburg, TX 75686

  • Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$12,515
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Pittsburg H S score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

74.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburg 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,222/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburg), 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

$56,112

Median home value

$158,900

Median rent

$753/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pittsburg ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsburg H S is listed in PITTSBURG ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburg H S

Pittsburg H S is a public high school in Pittsburg, TX, part of Pittsburg ISD, serving approximately 674 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburg H S

What grades does Pittsburg H S serve?

Pittsburg H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pittsburg H S?

Pittsburg H S has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg H S is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburg H S rank in TX?

Pittsburg H S ranks #366 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pittsburg H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburg H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Pittsburg H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburg H S has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pittsburg H S a charter school?

No, Pittsburg H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburg H S a Title I school?

No, Pittsburg H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburg H S?

74.3% of students at Pittsburg 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
674
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Camp County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75686)
13,427
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
37.8
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 75686; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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