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Pearland High School

Q: Is Pearland High School a good school?

Pearland High School ranks 497 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

497^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 75% of Texas high schools

Summary

Pearland High School is a large, comprehensive high school in Pearland, TX, serving 3,412 students in grades 9-12 within the highly-rated Pearland Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 8% of Texas school districts. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating for the past decade, with a very high graduation rate of 97.2% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.2%, significantly outperforming state averages. While it is the largest and most established high school in the district, it is not the top-ranked option; nearby Glenda Dawson High School and Robert Turner College And Career High School have achieved 5-star ratings, creating a dynamic where families may consider these newer, specialized schools for higher test scores.

A standout metric for Pearland High School is its exceptional performance with African American students, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide in 2024-2025, which is higher than its overall rank of 82nd percentile. However, the school faces a clear challenge in Algebra I, where proficiency rates (54.05% in 2025-2026) are significantly below the district average of 73.68% and only match the state average, contrasting sharply with its strong performance in Biology, English, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school has seen a sharp decline in effectiveness with English Language Learners (ELL), dropping from the 53rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 25th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating for this subgroup—a critical area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Pearland High School operates in a region of exceptional educational quality, with high-performing options like Clear Horizons Early College High School (98th percentile) and Friendswood High School nearby. The school’s per-student spending ($10,094) is higher than its district peers like Glenda Dawson ($9,263) and Robert Turner ($8,758), but lower than the alternative Pace Center ($26,907), highlighting that spending alone doesn’t drive performance. Overall, Pearland High School remains a stable, high-quality anchor in the community, with strengths in serving diverse student groups and areas needing focused attention, particularly in math and ELL support.

3,412

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,907

Per pupil spending ?

35%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581-5905

(281) 997-7445

District: Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Pearland High School:

Elementary:	Barbara Cockrell Elementary
	C J Harris Elementary
	H C Carleston Elementary
	Magnolia Elementary
	More...
	Rustic Oak Elementary
	Shadycrest Elementary
Middle:	Alexander Middle
	Leon H Sablatura Middle
	Pearland J H East
	Pearland J H South
	More...
	Pearland J H West
	Sam Jamison Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.0%

White:

34.8%

African American:

12.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Texas high schools

✓97% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg78%

Texas avg62%

497^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

77^th of 951Pearland Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	497 of 2009	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	364 of 1974	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	334 of 1990	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	347 of 1961	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	432 of 1876	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	340 of 1861	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	311 of 1857	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	369 of 1797	79.5%	★★★★☆
2017	70.9	337 of 1777	81.0%	★★★★☆
2016	69.5	395 of 1762	77.6%	★★★★☆
2015	69.1	428 of 1743	75.4%	★★★★☆
2014	65.7	498 of 1734	71.3%	★★★★☆
2013	46.5	983 of 1652	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	8.3	1502 of 1603	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	66.2	551 of 1672	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.6	388 of 1568	75.3%	★★★★☆
2009	70.3	379 of 1539	75.4%	★★★★☆
2008	67.8	460 of 1510	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	73.6	305 of 1497	79.6%	★★★★☆
2006	62.3	608 of 1430	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	76.7	210 of 1429	85.3%	★★★★☆
2004	72.9	286 of 1427	80.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	215 of 1086	80.2%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	105 of 834	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	151 of 1065	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	188 of 1069	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	246 of 1031	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	202 of 1020	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	78.2	154 of 1024	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.2	190 of 1013	81.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	354 of 556	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.9	195 of 428	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.6	169 of 530	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.9	223 of 525	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.0	137 of 507	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.3	174 of 488	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.5	189 of 487	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.9	195 of 486	59.9%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	49.3	689 of 1837	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	454 of 1829	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	389 of 1810	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	50.6	648 of 1784	63.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	895 of 1195	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	48.8	407 of 1153	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.7	679 of 1437	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.5	539 of 1371	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.2	686 of 1278	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.6	397 of 1195	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	28.6	839 of 1136	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.1	828 of 1113	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.9	438 of 1936	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.0	243 of 1504	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	325 of 1880	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	294 of 1891	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	391 of 1841	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	300 of 1815	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	279 of 1798	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	379 of 1781	78.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	471 of 1206	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.2	369 of 964	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.0	361 of 1182	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.8	106 of 1172	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	67.6	440 of 1177	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.7	348 of 1145	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.9	404 of 1137	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	596 of 1860	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.3	350 of 1453	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	63.1	429 of 1805	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.0	345 of 1820	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	463 of 1762	73.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.0	356 of 1743	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	65.0	416 of 1714	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	62.4	453 of 1691	73.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.6	780 of 1937	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.2	417 of 1513	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.9	449 of 1884	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	412 of 1897	78.3%	★★★★☆
2022	55.3	615 of 1847	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.8	480 of 1848	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	483 of 1818	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	52.6	685 of 1794	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	565 of 1954	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	65.4	350 of 1515	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	416 of 1891	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	411 of 1913	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	496 of 1853	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	69.3	409 of 1840	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	364 of 1824	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	442 of 1803	75.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.7	270 of 713	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.0	132 of 598	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	150 of 731	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	135 of 677	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	66.9	174 of 664	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	140 of 588	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	102 of 604	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	58.5	210 of 582	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	45.3	65 of 106	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	83.1	19 of 105	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	92.9	5 of 122	95.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	454 of 1581	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	59.9	338 of 1299	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	58.8	446 of 1548	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	321 of 1478	78.3%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	294 of 1418	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	181 of 1382	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.1	211 of 1357	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	65.9	263 of 1347	80.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.7	282 of 1584	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	204 of 1294	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	294 of 1556	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	316 of 1576	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	373 of 1525	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.4	295 of 1510	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	72.4	295 of 1526	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	63.5	443 of 1539	71.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)82nd percentile+7 vs school

African American (2026)80th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)71st percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)68th percentile-7 vs school

At Risk (2022)62nd percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)62nd percentile-13 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)61st percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile-16 vs school

Native American (2022)39th percentile-38 vs school

Asian (2026)36th percentile-39 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)25th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology82%+11 vs state

U.S. History74%+4 vs state

English II Reading72%+12 vs state

English I Reading68%+13 vs state

Algebra I54%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Pearland High School	Public	9-12	3775 S Main St	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 997-7445	3,412	191	17.9	35.0%	1,188 (34.8%)	432 (12.7%)	1,466 (43.0%)	209 (6.1%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	107 (3.1%)	67.3	497^th of 2009 public high schools	75.3%		72.2	364^th of 1974 public high schools	81.6%	133	54.1	81.6	68.2	72.3	74.4								$7,907
Robert Turner College And Career High School	Public	9-12	4717 Bailey Rd	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 727-1600	1,128	64	17.5	34.9%	351 (31.1%)	82 (7.3%)	551 (48.8%)	116 (10.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.4%)	83	155^th of 2009 public high schools	92.3%		88.7	82^nd of 1974 public high schools	95.8%	73	55.5	95.6	83.5	87.4	87.3								$7,352
Pace Center	Public	10-12	2314 Old Alvin Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 412-5199	96	16	5.9	64.6%	27 (28.1%)	15 (15.6%)	50 (52.1%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)			11.1	22.7	54.3								$24,462
Dobie High School	Public	9-12	10220 Blackhawk	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 740-0370	3,692	231	15.9	64.5%	153 (4.1%)	632 (17.1%)	2,491 (67.5%)	349 (9.5%)	2 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	55 (1.5%)	53.6	858^th of 2009 public high schools	57.3%		48.6	949^th of 1974 public high schools	51.9%	91	54.1	70.4	56.3	62.1	69.7								$8,961
Friendswood High School	Public	9-12	702 Greenbriar Dr	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 482-3413	2,014	123	16.3		1,325 (65.8%)	40 (2.0%)	403 (20.0%)	142 (7.1%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (4.7%)	81.1	187^th of 2009 public high schools	90.7%		80.3	221^st of 1974 public high schools	88.8%	34	59.6	89.6	82.6	82.5	85.5								$9,760
Clear Horizons Early College High School	Public	9-12	13735 Beamer Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 929-4657	459	15	30.3		119 (25.9%)	37 (8.1%)	151 (32.9%)	128 (27.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	91.5	41^st of 2009 public high schools	98.0%		92.8	31^st of 1974 public high schools	98.4%	10	90.9	91.4	91.0	99.2	94.8								$6,322
Clear Brook High School	Public	9-12	4607 Fm 2351	Friendswood	77546	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-2100	2,303	137	16.8		566 (24.6%)	262 (11.4%)	958 (41.6%)	408 (17.7%)	5 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	99 (4.3%)	66.1	521^st of 2009 public high schools	74.1%		62.5	613^th of 1974 public high schools	68.9%	92	64.3	80.5	65.3	63.4	78.5								$8,487
Glenda Dawson High School	Public	9-12	2050 Cullen Blvd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 412-8800	2,569	147	17.4	29.9%	625 (24.3%)	636 (24.8%)	659 (25.7%)	545 (21.2%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	95 (3.7%)	81.6	180^th of 2009 public high schools	91.0%		80.9	211^th of 1974 public high schools	89.3%	31	68.0	87.1	79.9	81.4	88.5								$7,918
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9901 Windmill Lakes Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 649-6817	837	55	15.3	87.1%	11 (1.3%)	178 (21.3%)	626 (74.8%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	33.1	1413^th of 2009 public high schools	29.7%		32.6	1337^th of 1974 public high schools	32.3%	76	16.1	55.3	40.9	56.3	57.9								$10,700
Beta Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	10929 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77034	Harris County	Beta Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(346) 385-0203	537	23	22.8	64.4%	56 (10.4%)	52 (9.7%)	411 (76.5%)	14 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	76.6	290^th of 2009 public high schools	85.6%		85.9	125^th of 1974 public high schools	93.7%	165	49.3	83.8	87.5	94.7	92.7	64.9	71.7	83.2	35.1	34.3	39.0	35.8	$17,223

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearland High School

Is Pearland High School a good school?

Pearland High School ranks 497^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pearland High School?

Students at Pearland High School are 43% Hispanic, 35% White, 13% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pearland High School?

Pearland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barbara Cockrell Elementary
Elementary : C J Harris Elementary
Elementary : H C Carleston Elementary
Elementary : Magnolia Elementary
Elementary : Rustic Oak Elementary
Elementary : Shadycrest Elementary
Middle : Alexander Middle
Middle : Leon H Sablatura Middle
Middle : Pearland J H East
Middle : Pearland J H South
Middle : Pearland J H West
Middle : Sam Jamison Middle

What district is Pearland High School in?

Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Pearland High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,412 students attended Pearland High School.

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