Pittsburg High School

Summary:

Pittsburg High School is a public high school serving 726 students in grades 9-12 in Pittsburg, Texas, which is part of the Pittsburg Independent School District. The school has consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and generally strong performance on state assessments, particularly for Hispanic, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students.

Pittsburg High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rates, which have ranged from 98.2% to 99.4% in recent years, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school has impressively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.1%. On state STAAR End-of-Course exams, Pittsburg High School's performance is on par with or above the state and district averages, especially in subjects like Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History. However, the school's Algebra I scores are slightly below the state and district averages, indicating an area for potential improvement.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Harmony High School and Chapel Hill High School, Pittsburg High School generally performs on par or better in areas like graduation rates and student subgroup performance. However, it lags behind some of these schools in certain academic metrics. Pittsburg High School's diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White, Hispanic, and African American students, is a strength, as is the school's ability to effectively support a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 S Texas St
       Pittsburg, TX  75686-1536


(903) 856-3646

District: Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
807th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,365 Help


Feeder schools for Pittsburg High School:

Elementary:    Pittsburg Elementary
    Pittsburg Pri
Middle:    Pittsburg Intermediate
    Pittsburg J H

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.7%
White:
36.9%
African American:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburg High School ranks better than 59.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pittsburg High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pittsburg High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.7%), White (36.9%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburg High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburg High School is $12,365.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburg High School 807th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pittsburg High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd) 280th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburg High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.46 796th 1427 44.2%
2005 51.16 844th 1429 40.9%
2006 54.52 798th 1430 44.2%
2007 66.42 520th 1497 65.3%
2008 49.10 958th 1510 36.6%
2009 59.53 728th 1539 52.7%
2010 56.42 850th 1568 45.8%
2011 57.99 867th 1672 48.1%
2012 38.22 1133rd 1603 29.3%
2013 45.83 998th 1652 39.6%
2014 47.21 1000th 1734 42.3%
2015 55.89 816th 1743 53.2%
2016 44.84 1083rd 1762 38.5%
2017 60.74 518th 1777 70.8%
2018 65.81 428th 1797 76.2%
2019 61.67 578th 1857 68.9%
2021 60.61 627th 1861 66.3%
2022 49.41 897th 1876 52.2%
2023 59.21 693rd 1961 64.7%
2024 55.35 807th 1987 59.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.81 447th 588 24.0%
2022 26.33 502nd 664 24.4%
2023 46.35 334th 677 50.7%
2024 76.73 102nd 730 86.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.77 404th 1113 63.7%
2019 32.71 760th 1136 33.1%
2021 43.09 553rd 1195 53.7%
2022 42.50 571st 1278 55.3%
2023 52.51 444th 1371 67.6%
2024 54.36 412th 1435 71.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.68 312th 1347 76.8%
2019 62.63 305th 1357 77.5%
2021 42.15 712th 1382 48.5%
2022 55.49 441st 1418 68.9%
2023 62.27 357th 1478 75.8%
2024 58.24 451st 1547 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.25 297th 1794 83.4%
2019 64.68 416th 1818 77.1%
2021 67.81 374th 1848 79.8%
2022 52.55 699th 1847 62.2%
2023 60.61 522nd 1897 72.5%
2024 54.17 643rd 1883 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.06 543rd 1781 69.5%
2019 59.57 640th 1798 64.4%
2021 59.40 655th 1815 63.9%
2022 46.26 962nd 1841 47.7%
2023 54.77 785th 1891 58.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.10 3rd 1137 99.7%
2019 36.54 935th 1145 18.3%
2021 64.88 517th 1177 56.1%
2022 72.41 163rd 1172 86.1%
2023 72.05 180th 1182 84.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.71 458th 1784 74.3%
2019 45.97 868th 1810 52.0%
2021 43.17 901st 1829 50.7%
2022 33.26 1216th 1837 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.33 464th 1803 74.3%
2019 60.88 574th 1824 68.5%
2021 59.84 616th 1840 66.5%
2022 49.95 796th 1853 57.0%
2023 60.04 625th 1913 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.62 489th 1013 51.7%
2019 52.56 389th 1024 62.0%
2021 44.38 494th 1020 51.6%
2022 46.40 450th 1031 56.4%
2023 43.89 510th 1069 52.3%
2024 47.69 453rd 1065 57.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.33 286th 1691 83.1%
2019 66.88 384th 1714 77.6%
2021 72.99 282nd 1743 83.8%
2022 55.08 630th 1762 64.2%
2023 62.23 506th 1820 72.2%
2024 59.92 500th 1804 72.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.11 410th 1539 73.4%
2019 55.14 630th 1526 58.7%
2021 48.70 773rd 1510 48.8%
2022 38.38 972nd 1525 36.3%
2023 57.06 612th 1576 61.2%
2024 41.88 907th 1556 41.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pittsburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 344 158 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1990 362 162 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 363 160 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1992 369 169 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 389 191 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 373 186 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1995 435 173 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 435 173 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 411 163 2 52 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1998 393 153 1 58 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 377 153 1 51 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 356 152 1 63 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 336 166 1 89 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 332 154 1 116 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2003 332 154 1 116 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2004 336 160 1 134 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2005 355 162 2 141 5 n/a n/a 0 665
2006 355 150 4 160 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 355 156 3 176 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2008 343 134 5 187 5 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 309 140 7 196 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2010 288 144 6 216 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2011 255 140 4 233 0 1 23 0 656
2012 242 122 6 261 2 2 23 0 658
2013 258 125 8 277 1 3 21 0 693
2014 273 141 10 265 6 3 22 0 720
2015 268 136 14 266 6 1 16 0 707
2016 275 139 11 254 6 1 13 0 699
2017 296 126 13 255 5 1 9 0 705
2018 259 112 13 250 2 0 11 0 647
2019 260 128 6 255 5 0 10 0 664
2020 271 133 7 277 3 0 15 0 706
2021 264 107 8 282 1 0 17 0 679
2022 265 118 2 289 2 0 21 0 697
2023 272 113 4 309 3 0 25 0 726
2024 249 98 3 308 0 0 16 0 674

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pittsburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 38.0 14.1 n/a
1991 554 19.0 29.1 n/a
1992 566 40.8 13.8 28.4
1993 616 41.0 15.0 30.5
1994 597 44.6 13.4 19.3
1995 645 51.6 12.5 24.3
1996 645 51.6 12.5 24.3
1997 628 54.4 11.5 26.6
1998 606 57.6 10.5 28.7
1999 582 59.1 9.8 40
2000 573 60.9 9.4 38.6
2001 593 57.7 10.3 38.3
2002 604 53.6 11.3 49.8
2003 604 53.6 11.3 49.8
2004 633 54.9 11.5 50.6
2005 665 53.8 12.4 51.6
2006 673 55.8 12.1 56
2007 693 58.7 11.8 59.6
2008 674 69.4 9.7 58.5
2009 654 68.0 9.6 58.9
2010 655 67.3 9.7 65.6
2011 656 66.5 9.8 64.6
2012 658 59.3 11.0 68.8
2013 693 57.3 12.0 73.2
2014 720 60.2 11.9 73.2
2015 707 60.0 11.7 79.5
2016 699 66.0 10.5 71.8
2017 705 67.5 10.4 69.8
2018 647 70.6 9.1 69.6
2019 664 66.6 9.9 74.1
2020 706 63.2 11.1 72.9
2021 679 61.2 11.0 74.4
2022 697 67.1 10.3 75.3
2023 726 68.4 10.6 78.4
2024 674 69.3 9.7 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pittsburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 38.0 14.1 n/a
1991 554 19.0 29.1 n/a
1992 566 40.8 13.8 28.4
1993 616 41.0 15.0 30.5
1994 597 44.6 13.4 19.3
1995 645 51.6 12.5 24.3
1996 645 51.6 12.5 24.3
1997 628 54.4 11.5 26.6
1998 606 57.6 10.5 28.7
1999 582 59.1 9.8 40
2000 573 60.9 9.4 38.6
2001 593 57.7 10.3 38.3
2002 604 53.6 11.3 49.8
2003 604 53.6 11.3 49.8
2004 633 54.9 11.5 50.6
2005 665 53.8 12.4 51.6
2006 673 55.8 12.1 56
2007 693 58.7 11.8 59.6
2008 674 69.4 9.7 58.5
2009 654 68.0 9.6 58.9
2010 655 67.3 9.7 65.6
2011 656 66.5 9.8 64.6
2012 658 59.3 11.0 68.8
2013 693 57.3 12.0 73.2
2014 720 60.2 11.9 73.2
2015 707 60.0 11.7 79.5
2016 699 66.0 10.5 71.8
2017 705 67.5 10.4 69.8
2018 647 70.6 9.1 69.6
2019 664 66.6 9.9 74.1
2020 706 63.2 11.1 72.9
2021 679 61.2 11.0 74.4
2022 697 67.1 10.3 75.3
2023 726 68.4 10.6 78.4
2024 674 69.3 9.7 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pittsburg High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $788 (6.6%) $11,102 (93.4%) $11,890
2020 $1,148 (9.7%) $10,729 (90.3%) $11,877
2021 $893 (7.2%) $11,472 (92.8%) $12,365

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburg High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 578th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 693rd of 1961 High schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pittsburg High School)7849
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd))8155
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pittsburg High School)6563
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd))6563
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pittsburg High School)3568
 33%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd))3568
 33%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pittsburg High School)5861
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pittsburg High School)7975
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd))7975
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students664726
 9.3%
African American128113
 11.7%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic255309
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White260272
 4.6%
Two or More Races1025
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%78.4%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburg High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 674 students attended Pittsburg High School.

Pittsburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pittsburg Elementary
Elementary : Pittsburg Pri
Middle : Pittsburg Intermediate
Middle : Pittsburg J H

Students at Pittsburg High School are 46% Hispanic, 37% White, 15% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Pittsburg High School ranks 807th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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