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Glenda Dawson High School

Pearland ISD · Brazoria County · 2050 CULLEN BLVD, Pearland, TX 77581

(281)412-8800

10/10
#125
Rank 125 out of 1,276
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #260 · 81st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #77 · 94th percentile
Science9/10 · #132 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Pearland has grown into one of the most sought-after suburbs south of Houston, and Glenda Dawson High School reflects that momentum well — sitting in the 90th percentile statewide with particularly strong math and science scores that make it a natural fit for STEM-minded students. Families drawn to Pearland tend to be ambitious about their kids' futures, and Dawson delivers the kind of rigorous academic environment that supports those goals without requiring a private school price tag. The broader community has that suburban-sweet-spot feel: newer developments, easy access to Houston, and a strong local identity that keeps neighbors genuinely invested in their schools.

Student Demographics

1,371 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
377 (27%)
African American
351 (26%)
White
322 (23%)
Asian
266 (19%)
Other
55 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners105 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged491 (36%)
Students with Disabilities155 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,545
Enrollment
143.4
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
8
Administrators (FTE)