PEWITT H S

PEWITT CISD
1216 US HWY 67 W
OMAHA, TX 75571
262 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pewitt High School is a public secondary school located in Omaha, Texas, serving as the flagship high school for the Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District. The school is known for its role as a central hub for the small, tight-knit community of Omaha and the surrounding Morris County area. It offers a standard comprehensive academic curriculum, while maintaining a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, including UIL athletics and student organizations, which are central to the school’s culture and community engagement.

The school operates with a focus on student development and small-town values, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce. By utilizing the resources of the Pewitt CISD, the high school provides a structured learning environment that prioritizes personalized student attention. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school's academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the official school website at [www.pewittcisd.net](http://www.pewittcisd.net) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and the local community.
262
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (61.5%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (17.2%)
  • Black
    35 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PEWITT CISD
Phone: (903)884-2293
Website: http://www.pewittcisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 59
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio