Glenda Dawson High School

Glenda Dawson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2050 Cullen Pky,  Pearland, TX
Pearland Independent School District
4.0
4.7
2,557 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kelly Holt
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
142
Full Time Teachers
142
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
67.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
41%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
321:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
28.4%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
24.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#43 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#58 Best Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston 1,092 Students
University of Texas - Austin 1,025 Students
Texas A&M University 987 Students
Rice University 626 Students
Baylor University 446 Students
Texas State University 420 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 360 Students
Texas Tech University 358 Students
Houston Christian University 240 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 235 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 377 Students
Business 328 Students
Psychology 181 Students
Nursing 176 Students
Computer Science 166 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 150 Students
Mechanical Engineering 128 Students
Engineering 112 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 99 Students
Finance 94 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 806 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
4/29/2024
Glenda Dawson High School allows me as a student to thrive in an academic environment. The closeness and freedom of the school shines compared to other schools, though, I would like to see more involvement in school spirit.
5.0 Freshman
1/22/2024
Glenda Dawson High School is a diverse school with plenty of alluring features and an energetic atmosphere. As a freshman here, I have thoroughly enjoyed the sense of being welcomed. Although the facilities and food are mediocre, I am still enjoying this wonderful school.
4.0 Alum
3/1/2023
Overall I rate my four years here very positively, of course, there are things to work on. I was in theatre for all four years and I believe that to be the hidden gem of the school.
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4.7 9 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/21/2024
Pro administrators, not pro student from my experience.
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5.0 parent
11/1/2023
My child came from Houston ISD 3 years ago and is in her Junior year at DHS and it has been a tremendous improvement from a mental health perspective. The majority of the students at DHS want to learn and do well, so they are less disruptive than at other schools. The classes are about 15-20 student...
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5.0 parent
10/4/2022
My child LOVES this school – from the teachers and staff to the students to the challenging curriculum. Glenda Dawson High School (DHS) integrates compassion into its teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through its classes and lessons. DHS allows for a lower s...
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5.0 student
5/7/2014
This school is absolutely amazing! I'm a freshman here and I have loved my first year. As a whole, the teachers are friendly with students but are serious about their teaching. The administrators are very supportive.
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