Enrollment
3,412
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444003863
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
191.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearland H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearland H S
Pearland H S is a large high school in Pearland, Texas, enrolling 3,412 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.9% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,412 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pearland Isd spends $9,871 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pearland Isd also operates Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students) and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students) alongside Pearland H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pearland H S compares
Pearland H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearland Isd, which includes Pearland H S.
$9,871
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pearland H S a good school?
Pearland H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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