Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Grove High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Pleasant Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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Pleasant Grove High School's student population of 796 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
Pleasant Grove High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
73%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Pleasant Grove High School is ranked #1743 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pleasant Grove High School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Texas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasant Grove High School?
796 students attend Pleasant Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pleasant Grove High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove High School?
Pleasant Grove High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove High School offer ?
Pleasant Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasant Grove High School part of?
Pleasant Grove High School is part of Pleasant Grove Independent School District.
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