Pearland High School is an American public high school, located in Pearland, Texas, south of Houston. It is one of three high schools in the Pearland Independent School District, and serves parts of Pearland and most of the city of Brookside Village.
Serving 3,412 students in grades 9-12, Pearland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pearland High School's student population of 3,412 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 191 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
191 teachers
Year Founded
1938
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearland High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2206 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
43%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
35%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Oiler
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearland High School's ranking?
Pearland High School is ranked #2206 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pearland High School often compared to?
Pearland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenda Dawson High School, Robert Turner College And Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearland High School?
The graduation rate of Pearland High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pearland High School?
3,412 students attend Pearland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pearland High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearland High School?
Pearland High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearland High School offer ?
Pearland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pearland High School part of?
Pearland High School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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