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Public high school · Pleasant Grove ISD · Texarkana, Texas

Pleasant Grove H S

Pleasant Grove H S rates 6.7, right at the middle of Pleasant Grove ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.7this school

6.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pleasant Grove ISD median is 6.7.

#3,881 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Pleasant Grove ISD: 1 high schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A Pleasant Grove ISD high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,881 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 3 of 4 in Pleasant Grove ISD.

Pleasant Grove H S is listed in Pleasant Grove ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math48%3 points above the Texas average of 45%212 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading69%14 points above the Texas average of 55%431 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.4
25% of the rating
Academics
7.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Pleasant Grove H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
10
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,487/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Texarkana. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Texarkana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
23.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
1 sport
0 boys' · 1 girls' · 10 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Pleasant Grove H S.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #3,881 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Pleasant Grove H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Grove H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
753
Student-teacher ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Bowie County
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$10,803
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 75503)
27,207
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
38.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.