Richardson High School vs. Pearce High School
Should you attend Richardson High School or Pearce High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Richardson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 2,669 students in grades 9-12, Richardson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,317 students in grades 9-12, Pearce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,669 students
2,317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
193 teachers
161 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4372 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4258 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
67%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
702
621
Grade 10 Students
698
617
Grade 11 Students
633
531
Grade 12 Students
636
548
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
44%
% Black
19%
4%
% White
28%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%