PETTUS SECONDARY
206 Students
High School 6th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black | 6 |
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Hispanic131 (63.6%)
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White69 (33.5%)
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Black6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Grade 7 | 28 |
| Grade 8 | 31 |
| Grade 9 | 36 |
| Grade 10 | 25 |
| Grade 11 | 31 |
| Grade 12 | 25 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 114 | 55.3% |
| Male | 92 | 44.7% |