Public high schoolGrades 9–12Richardson ISD

Pearce High School

1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 · (469) 593-5000

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 86).
2,316students
14.5students per teacher
91.9%attendance
4thof 4 Richardson ISD high schools
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BAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Pearce High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 88

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 71

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Pearce High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level82%
Meets grade level63%
Richardson ISD high schools: 55%
Masters grade level28%
92.7%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
97%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,316students in 2024–25Down 5% from 2,450 the year before
14.5students per teacher160 full-time teachers
20.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,205average teacher base pay
32.6%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD high schools: 46.2%
25.2%English learners
18.7%in gifted & talented
24%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 45.7%Hispanic 44.5%African American 4.4%Asian 2.7%Two or More Races 2.6%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Richardson ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Pearce High School.

ProposedArapaho Center Station redevelopmentPhase 1 2027–2028 · 1.8 mi away Opening soonRenovated Richardson main libraryFall 2026 · 2.0 mi away Under constructionNew Richardson City HallEarly 2027 · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BPioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 86 · 1.3 mi ARichardson High SchoolRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.4 mi AHarmony School of Innovation - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 96 · 1.8 mi PBridge Builder AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 0.5 mi PPrimrose School of RichardsonPrivate · PK–K · 0.7 mi PChase's PlacePrivate · Ungraded · 1.0 mi
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Questions about Pearce High School

What is Pearce High School’s TEA rating?

Pearce High School earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Pearce High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 1600 N Coit Rd in Richardson.

How many students go to Pearce High School?

2,316 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 2,450 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Pearce High School compare with other Richardson ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 4 Richardson ISD high schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Pearce High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.