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Glenda Dawson H S

2050 CULLEN BLVD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581

Ranked 399 of 1364 in Texas

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About Glenda Dawson H S

Glenda Dawson High School is a public high school in Pearland, Texas. It is part of the Pearland Independent School District. It is for students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 2,545 students, and there is one teacher for every 18 students. This means that students can get lessons that are organized and one-on-one help. Dawson High has a college-prep curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, electives, and programs that help students get ready for their careers. Students get ready for college and their future jobs in these classes. The school has a lot of different races of students, such as Hispanic, White, African American, Asian, and multiracial students. The academic results show that 49% of students are good at math and 74% are good at English language arts (ELA). This means they did better in reading and in general. Almost 99% of students graduate from this school, and they also take the SAT and ACT, which are college entrance exams.

Glenda Dawson H S Contact Information

Address

2050 CULLEN BLVD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581

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Phone

(281) 412-8800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 74% in Reading.
143
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2548
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.45%
Asian 19.58%
Hispanic 25.43%
Black 24.53%
Two+ Races 3.65%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
26.45%
Asian
19.58%
Hispanic
25.43%
Black
24.53%
Two+ Races
3.65%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2548
47.06%
1199 Female
52.94%
1349 Male

Student Population

2548 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A former instructional aide at the Glenda Dawson High School was arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate photos and videos to a student. This led to a police investigation and worries in the community about the student safety and school oversight.

FAQ

Q1. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at Dawson High?

Ans. Yes, students can get college credit for taking a number of AP courses.

Q2. Does Dawson give the SAT and ACT tests?

Ans. Yes, students usually take the SAT and ACT tests to get ready for college.

Q3. How different are the students from each other?

Ans. There are Hispanic, White, African American, Asian, and multiracial students at the school.

Q4. What percentage of students at Dawson High School graduate?

Ans. About 99% of students graduate, which is very high.

Q5. What other activities can I do outside of school?

Ans. Students can join sports teams, clubs, the arts, and other programs that help them grow.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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