Pearce High School
School Overview
Pearce High School is a public school located in Richardson, Texas. It is a school in Richardson Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and 63% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,384 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 149 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,384 students are attending Pearce High School. By gender, there are 1,214 and 1,170 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pearce High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 489 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81 | 48 | 33 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 367 | 192 | 175 |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 489 | 259 | 230 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 149 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pearce High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 97.3% of teachers are certified. 87.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 149 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 145 | 97.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 2.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 11 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 298 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 95,745 Households |
| Population | 250,316 |
| Male | 123,475 |
| Female | 127,989 |
| Child Population | 77,875 |
| Total Housing Units | 104,903 Units |
| Average House Value | $287,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,050 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% |
| Average Household Income | $62,485 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 80.75% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pearce High School offers 27 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,059 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 695 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pearce High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 27 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,059 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 249 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 371 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 937 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 695 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Richardson Independent School District
In Richardson Independent School District, 56 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in RICHARDSON, Texas
7 private schools are serving students in RICHARDSON, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.