PETTUS SECONDARY

School Overview
Pettus Secondary School is a small, rural public school located in Pettus, Texas, serving students within the Pettus Independent School District. As a combined middle and high school campus, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college readiness programs or vocational pathways, while fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding rural area.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement, including athletics and local organizations. By maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the community, Pettus Secondary aims to cultivate character, academic achievement, and school spirit among its student body. For parents and community members, the district provides ongoing communication and administrative updates through its official website, ensuring transparency regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives.
206
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PETTUS SECONDARY
Demographic Student Count
White69
Hispanic131
Black6
  • Hispanic
    131 (63.6%)
  • White
    69 (33.5%)
  • Black
    6 (2.9%)
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: PETTUS ISD
Phone: (361)375-2296
Website: http://pettusisd.com
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 115
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PETTUS SECONDARY
Grade Student Count
Grade 630
Grade 728
Grade 831
Grade 936
Grade 1025
Grade 1131
Grade 1225
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PETTUS SECONDARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11455.3%
Male9244.7%