North Shore High School (Closed 2023)

North Shore High School serves 2,282 students in grades 9-11. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
2,282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Shore High School?
2,282 students attend North Shore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Shore High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Shore High School?
North Shore High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Shore High School offer ?
North Shore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is North Shore High School part of?
North Shore High School is part of Galena Park Independent School District.

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