PEARSALL HIGH SCHOOL

PEARSALL H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the PEARSALL ISD school district, located in PEARSALL, TX with about 667 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, PEARSALL H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pearsall High School, located in Pearsall, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Pearsall Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Frio County, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities for students in the region. As part of a smaller-town district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit educational environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Pearsall, with its "Mavericks" mascot representing a significant source of local pride and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Pearsall Independent School District, the high school strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern initiatives to meet the needs of its diverse student body. Families and community members often utilize the district’s website to stay informed about school calendars, academic policies, and campus events, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparent communication and community involvement.

For more information, contact PEARSALL H S at (830) 334-8011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1990 MAVERICK DR
PEARSALL, TX 78061
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PEARSALL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PEARSALL, TX with about 667 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PEARSALL ISD
Total Students:
667
Teachers:
48.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 667 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEARSALL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.9%
White
4.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.