Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pegasus Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pegasus Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pegasus Charter High School's student population of 476 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pegasus Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pegasus Charter High School is 0.56, 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
#7163 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pegasus Charter High School's ranking?
Pegasus Charter High School is ranked #7163 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pegasus Charter High School often compared to?
Pegasus Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Life School Lancaster, Life School Cedar Hill, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pegasus Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Pegasus Charter High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pegasus Charter High School?
476 students attend Pegasus Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pegasus Charter High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pegasus Charter High School?
Pegasus Charter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pegasus Charter High School offer ?
Pegasus Charter High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pegasus Charter High School part of?
Pegasus Charter High School is part of Pegasus School Of Liberal Arts And Sciences School District.
In what neighborhood is Pegasus Charter High School located?
Pegasus Charter High School is located in the Dallas Downtown Historic District neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Dallas Downtown Historic District.
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