Pegasus Charter High School
Pegasus Charter High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 4-12 | Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pegasus Charter High School is located in Dallas, TX and is in Pegasus School Of Liberal Arts And Sciences School District. It is a charter school that serves 550 students in grades 4-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Pegasus Charter High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pegasus Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pegasus Charter High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pegasus Charter High School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Pegasus Charter High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pegasus Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pegasus Charter High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pegasus Charter High School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Academy System 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Rosemont 6TH Grade Middle School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Laureate Preparatory 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| The Southern Baptist Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| William B Travis Middle School 1.1 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 550
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pegasus Charter High School had 78% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
64%
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Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences District Spending
$8,123Per Pupil
The Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences spends $8,123 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Pegasus Charter High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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