PEGASUS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

PEGASUS CHARTER H S is a Title I public charter school that is part of the PEGASUS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 653 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 41 teachers, PEGASUS CHARTER H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Pegasus Charter High School is a specialized public charter school located in downtown Dallas, Texas. It serves as an alternative educational environment designed to support students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and academic recovery, offering a flexible curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace to meet graduation requirements. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the institution focuses on providing the individualized attention necessary to help students overcome barriers to academic success and attain their high school diplomas.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Pegasus Charter High School is committed to cultivating a supportive community that prioritizes student well-being and life readiness. The school's mission centers on empowering its students—many of whom are non-traditional learners—by fostering an environment of accountability, mutual respect, and focused goal-setting. Through its location in the heart of Dallas, the school aims to connect students with educational opportunities that prepare them for post-secondary transitions, whether that includes vocational training, military service, or higher education.

For more information, contact PEGASUS CHARTER H S at (214) 740-9991 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 N AKARD ST STE 203
DALLAS, TX 75201
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PEGASUS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 653 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
653
Teachers:
41.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 653 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.4%
Black or African American
34.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
White
2.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.