Pettus Secondary

What Pettus Secondary does

Pettus Secondary School is a public secondary school (grades 6-12) in the rural community of Pettus, Texas, operating as part of Pettus Independent School District, a state governmental entity established in 1900. The secondary campus serves students within the district's attendance zone, providing core academic instruction aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways (Agricultural Technology, Animal Science, Business Management, Teaching & Training), Fine Arts programming (including the award-winning Pettus Mighty Eagle Band), Athletics, and College & Career Counseling. The district also operates Pettus Elementary School (PK-5) as a sister campus; together they form Pettus ISD, led by Superintendent Jesus Hernandez with Secondary Principal Rickey DeLeon (40+ years of educational experience) overseeing the secondary campus.

Pettus Secondary operates on a portfolio of integrated commercial ed-tech platforms rather than proprietary technology. Core infrastructure includes the Ascender Student Information System for grades, attendance, and parent/student portals; ParentSquare for district-wide family communication (iOS and Android apps); Google Classroom for instruction; IXL for personalized math/science practice; DMAC for assessment analytics; Clever SSO for digital resource access; and curriculum materials from McGraw-Hill, Bluebonnet Learning, Studies Weekly, TEKS Resource System, and ICEV for CTE. The district maintains WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance, Section 504/Title II accommodations, and CIPA-compliant cybersecurity infrastructure managed by Director of Technology Krystle Carroll. In 2025, the district received a B accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, and the band program earned its first UIL Sweepstakes Award in 50 years during the 2023-2024 season.

As a public school district, Pettus Secondary operates outside commercial revenue mechanics. Education is provided free of charge to enrolled students within the attendance zone, with transfer enrollment available. Funding flows from Texas Education Agency allocations tied to average daily attendance, local property taxes, and federal entitlement grants (Title I/II/IV/V, including the Small Rural School Achievement Program). Partnerships include the Brush Country Special Education Cooperative for special education services, Texas A&M University-Kingsville for dual-credit opportunities, and Texas Rural Transportation for student transport. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor ownership applies.

Name

Pettus Secondary

Legal name

Pettus Independent School District

Website

https://pettusisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pettus Secondary School is a public secondary school (grades 6-12) in rural Pettus, Texas, part of Pettus Independent School District. It serves zoned students with core academics, CTE pathways, fine arts, and athletics, funded by state allocations, property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Career technical education
• College readiness programs
• Athletics programs
• Fine arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pettus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pettus Secondary School delivers public secondary education for grades 6-12 in Pettus, Texas, providing core academic instruction in ELAR, Math, Science, and History alongside Career & Technical Education pathways, Fine Arts programs, athletics, and college/career counseling. The school is operated by Pettus Independent School District under Texas Education Agency oversight, with instruction aligned to TEKS standards and student/family services delivered through Ascender and ParentSquare platforms.

Product overview

Pettus Secondary School is a public secondary institution offering grades 6-12 education in Pettus, Texas. The school's portfolio includes core academic instruction through dedicated ELAR, Math, Science, and History departments, along with Career & Technical Education programs (Agricultural Technology, Animal Science, Business Management, Teaching and Training), Fine Arts (Band, Art, Theatre, Photography, Fashion Design), and Athletics. The institution uses Ascender for student information management, ParentSquare for family communication, and various curriculum platforms including Bluebonnet Learning, McGraw-Hill, IXL, and TEKS Resource System to deliver instruction aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pettus Secondary School Public secondary school serving grades 6-12 in Pettus, Texas, providing comprehensive academic instruction, athletics, career and technical education, fine arts, and special education services.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rates consistently exceeding national averages
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState education agency providing oversight, funding, accountability standards, and regulatory framework for the district. TEA provides resources including graduation toolkits, assessment calendars, and Title program guidance.
• Brush Country Special Education CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative providing specialized special education services and support to member districts. Pettus ISD participates in this cooperative to enhance special education programming and compliance.
• Title I, Part A - Improving Basic ProgramscoreOthersFederal grant program providing funds to improve basic educational programs and close achievement gaps. Pettus ISD participates in this entitlement grant as part of federal programs.
• Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective InstructioncoreOthersFederal grant supporting professional development and improving teacher/principal quality. Helps increase student achievement through better instruction.
• Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic EnrichmentcoreOthersFederal grant providing well-rounded education access, improving school conditions, and enhancing technology integration.
• Title V, Part A - Small, Rural School Achievement ProgramcoreOthersFederal grant providing flexibility to small rural districts to target funds to address unique local needs effectively.
• Texas A&M University-KingsvilleminorOthersPartner institution for dual credit opportunities and educator preparation programs. District staff have degrees from this university.
• Texas Rural TransportationcoreOthersTransportation services provider for Pettus ISD students, with Director Lou Vera serving as the district's transportation coordinator.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stockdale Independent School District: Small South Central Texas ISD in Wilson County. Comparable as a rural K-12 district with similar athletic/fine-arts programming and CTE pathway offerings.
• Woodsboro Independent School District: Small rural Texas ISD in Refugio County on the Gulf Coast. Comparable as a similarly sized rural K-12 district serving an agricultural community under TEA oversight.
• Three Rivers Independent School District: Small rural Texas ISD in Live Oak County. Directly comparable in scale, rural geography, and Texas public school funding model.
• George West Independent School District: Rural South Texas ISD in Live Oak County with similar enrollment profile and TEA accountability structure. Comparable as a peer district operating in the same regional economy.
• Runge Independent School District: Small rural Texas ISD serving Karnes County. Directly comparable in enrollment size, rural geography, and Title-eligible federal funding profile.
• Falls City Independent School District: Small rural Texas ISD in Karnes County. Comparable as a similarly sized rural K-12 public school district operating under the same Texas funding and accountability framework.
• Refugio Independent School District: Small rural South Texas ISD in Refugio County serving K-12 students. Directly comparable as a similarly sized rural public school district operating under the same Texas Education Agency framework and funding mechanisms.
• Nordheim Independent School District: Very small rural Texas ISD in DeWitt County. Comparable in scale and rural district operating model, sharing TEA accountability standards.
• Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District: Small South Texas ISD serving a rural community near Corpus Christi. Comparable as a similarly sized rural K-12 district with overlapping regional labor market and student demographics.
• Kenedy Independent School District: Small South Texas ISD serving Karnes County. Directly comparable as a rural K-12 district with similar funding mix and small-campus operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pettus-secondary

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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