Pearland H S in Pearland, TX | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

3,412

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

190.59

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

728

Pearland H S: 3,412 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

17.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 3,257
Teachers (FTE): 202.7
Student–teacher ratio: 16.1:1

What the reported data says about Pearland H S

Pearland H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pearland. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Pearland ISD. NCES reports 3,412 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (34.8%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 29 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Pearland H S

1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 190.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.3%
Students with disabilities: 12.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 35%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 11
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White34.8%
Hispanic43%
Black12.7%
Asian6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

29 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Glenda Dawson H S

High · Grades 09–12

2,569 reported students

Robert Turner College and Career H S

High · Grades 09–12

1,128 reported students

Pace Center

High · Grades 10–12

96 reported students

Pearland J H West

Middle · Grades 07–08

941 reported students

Leon H Sablatura Middle

Middle · Grades 05–06

878 reported students

Berry Miller J H

Middle · Grades 07–08

827 reported students

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Public schools near Pearland H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Robert Turner College and Career H S High · Pearland ISD	09–12	1,128	1.4 mi
Pace Center High · Pearland ISD	10–12	96	1.8 mi
Dobie H S High · Pasadena ISD	09–12	3,692	3.8 mi
Friendswood H S High · Friendswood ISD	09–12	2,014	4.1 mi
Clear Horizons Early College H S High · Clear Creek ISD	09–12	459	4.9 mi
Clear Brook H S High · Clear Creek ISD	09–12	2,303	5.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pearland H S

What grades does Pearland H S serve?

Pearland H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pearland ISD.

How many students attend Pearland H S?

Pearland H S reported 3,412 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,257 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pearland H S?

The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 3,412 students and 190.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pearland H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pearland H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pearland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pearland H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

35% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Pearland H S in?

Pearland H S is part of Pearland ISD, based in Pearland, TX, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pearland H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert Turner College and Career H S (1.4 mi), Pace Center (1.8 mi), Dobie H S (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.