- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearland, TX
Pearland H S
Federal NCES profile for Pearland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444003863
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearland H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearland H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearland H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
Pearland H S held near 3,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+139 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 191.1 → 193.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+139 students YoY 483444003863 · Pearland, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,412 enr · 17.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students)
Pearland H S held near 3,400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+139 headcount). Teacher FTE added 191.1 → 193.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- Berry Miller J 827
Berry Miller J H
827 students
What this shows Pearland H S reports 3,412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearland H S compares
Pearland H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,412 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,412
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
319
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 34.8%
African American 12.7%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Pearland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenda Dawson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Miller J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearland H S
How many students attend Pearland H S?
Pearland H S has 3,412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,261 (2022-23) → 3,400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+139).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearland H S is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearland H S?
30.9% of students at Pearland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearland H S?
The largest demographic group at Pearland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearland H S?
Pearland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearland H S rank among high schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearland H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Pearland H S, Pearland Isd also operates Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students), and Pearland J H West (941 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.