Pittsburg High School is a public high school located in Pittsburg, Texas and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Pittsburg Independent School District located in central Camp County.
Serving 674 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburg High School's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Pittsburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburg High School is 0.63, 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
#4265 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
37%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburg High School's ranking?
Pittsburg High School is ranked #4265 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pittsburg High School often compared to?
Pittsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pittsburg High School?
674 students attend Pittsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pittsburg High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburg High School?
Pittsburg High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pittsburg High School offer ?
Pittsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburg High School part of?
Pittsburg High School is part of Pittsburg Independent School District.
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