Pegasus High School

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Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, was one of ten schools in Dallas County named as America’s Best High Schools by US News and World Report. Pegasus students exceeded the expected state proficiency standards for similar students in Texas and received the Bronze Medal Award from US News and World Report.

The US News and World Report survey analyzed 2005-2006 school year data from 18,790 public high schools in 40 states using a three-step process. The first two steps utilized measures to ensure that the school was serving all its students well. The analysis for Pegasus did not reach the third step, which measured college readiness based upon Advanced Placement, (“AP”) program data. In lieu of an AP program, Pegasus offers high school/college dual credit courses where students attend classes at El Centro Community College. A high percentage of graduates do go on to attend college, most with a significant number of transferable credit hours to almost any institution.

Pegasus Charter School offers an educational experience that is unparalleled in our community. Utilizing the entire Downtown Dallas area as a learning laboratory, students enjoy the dozens of cultural resources at their doorstep, such as the museums and theaters in the Arts District, and the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Students come from all over Dallas County to be educated in this multi-dimensional environment, but Pegasus is also one of over 25 schools in Downtown that serve those who live and work in the Downtown area.

“Pegasus School is a treasure in Downtown Dallas, and we could not be more thrilled with the recent US News recognition,” said John F. Crawford, President & CEO of DOWNTOWNDALLAS, the organization whose mission is to be the primary advocate, champion and manager of Downtown initiatives. “The curriculum and environment offered at this institution is completely unique, so it is particularly gratifying to see the school gain this type of national public recognition.”

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