PEARCE H S

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2,317 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J.J. Pearce High School, located in Richardson, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Richardson Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and professional success, consistently maintaining high graduation rates and fostering a culture of rigorous learning.

Beyond its academic reputation, Pearce High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular environment that plays a central role in student life. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, fine arts departments—including award-winning band, choir, and theater programs—and numerous student-led organizations and clubs. This holistic approach to education encourages student involvement, school spirit, and leadership development, contributing to a well-rounded community that is deeply integrated into the larger Richardson area.

2,317

Total Students

160.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARCE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,059
Hispanic	1,030
Black	102
Asian	63
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,059 (45.7%)
Hispanic
1,030 (44.5%)
Black
102 (4.4%)
Asian
63 (2.7%)
Two or More
61 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-5000
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/PearceHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	160.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	702
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 621

Grade 10 617

Grade 11 531

Grade 12 548