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#1718 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 20% in state

Pleasant Grove H S

High School · Pleasant Grove ISD · Texarkana, TX

A Pleasant Grove ISD high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5406 MCKNIGHT RD, Texarkana, TX 75503

  • Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation23.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$10,803
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Pleasant Grove H S score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

31.9%

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 Pleasant Grove 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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

$67,733

Median home value

$214,400

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Digital Academy of TexasEnrollment path unverified5.85–122.5 mi411Compare →
Options Early Graduation H SEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.5 mi69Compare →
Texas H SEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.5 mi1,762Compare →
Premier H S of TexarkanaCharter · enrollment unverified5.49–122.8 mi129Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pleasant Grove ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$10,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Grove H S is listed in PLEASANT GROVE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Grove H S

Pleasant Grove H S is a public high school in Texarkana, TX, part of Pleasant Grove ISD, serving approximately 753 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,718 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Pleasant Grove H S

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Pleasant Grove Independent School District (PGISD) is currently accepting a limited number of transfer applications for the 2026-2027 school year 1. The district's finance department received the TASBO Award of Financial Excellence, a recognition held by only 34 districts statewide 1. The PG Education Foundation awarded $106,764 to teachers during a Great Grant Giveaway 1. Nicole O'Neal was named the Teacher of the Year for Pleasant Grove High School (PGHS) 1. The district emphasizes a mission to ensure high levels of learning for all students 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pgisd.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Grove H S

What grades does Pleasant Grove H S serve?

Pleasant Grove H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pleasant Grove H S?

Pleasant Grove H S has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove H S is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Grove H S rank in TX?

Pleasant Grove H S ranks #1,718 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pleasant Grove H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Grove H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Pleasant Grove H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove H S has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pleasant Grove H S a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant Grove H S a Title I school?

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

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

31.9% of students at Pleasant Grove 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
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Bowie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75503)
27,207
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 75503; 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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