GLENDA DAWSON H S

2050 CULLEN BLVD
PEARLAND, TX 77581

www.pearlandisd.org/dawson

2,557 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glenda Dawson High School, located in Pearland, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Pearland Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Dawson High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including highly competitive UIL athletics, award-winning fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. The school is known for its high level of community engagement and school spirit, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing high schools in the Greater Houston area. By prioritizing both rigorous scholastic standards and holistic student development, Dawson High School aims to cultivate well-rounded, successful graduates.

2,557

Total Students

142.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLENDA DAWSON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	726
Hispanic	618
Black	616
Asian	488
Two or More	99
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
726 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
618 (24.2 %)
Black
616 (24.1 %)
Asian
488 (19.1 %)
Two or More
99 (3.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

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:	PEARLAND ISD
Phone:	(281)412-8800
Website:	http://www.pearlandisd.org/dawson
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	665
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* 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 9 675

Grade 10 625

Grade 11 618

Grade 12 639