Pierson High School

pvhs.nusd.k12.az.us/

142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pierson Vocational High School, located at 451 N. Arroyo Blvd in Nogales, Arizona, serves as a specialized educational institution focused on preparing students for the workforce through hands-on technical training. By integrating traditional academic requirements with vocational skill-building, the school provides an alternative educational pathway for students looking to gain practical experience in various trades. The curriculum is designed to help students transition directly into professional careers or further technical education upon graduation.

The school plays a vital role in the Nogales community by equipping local youth with the specific competencies needed to excel in regional industries. By fostering a learning environment that prioritizes vocational proficiency alongside high school completion, Pierson Vocational High School aims to reduce barriers to employment and empower students to become self-sufficient, skilled professionals. Its focus on experiential learning ensures that students leave the institution not only with a diploma but also with a tangible portfolio of skills relevant to today’s job market.

142

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierson High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	142

Hispanic
142 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nogales Unified District (4457)
Phone:	(520)287-0915
Website:	http://pvhs.nusd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 20