North Shore Senior High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States in Greater Houston. The school includes grades 9 through 12 on three campuses, and is part of the Galena Park Independent School District.
Serving 4,284 students in grades 9-12, North Shore Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Shore Senior High serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 21.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Shore Senior High School's student population of 4,284 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 266 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
266 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
North Shore Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Shore Senior High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Mascot
Mustangs "thunder"
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Shore Senior High School's ranking?
North Shore Senior High School is ranked #4643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Shore Senior High School often compared to?
North Shore Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Channelview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend North Shore Senior High School?
4,284 students attend North Shore Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of North Shore Senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Shore Senior High School?
North Shore Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Shore Senior High School offer ?
North Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Shore Senior High School part of?
North Shore Senior High School is part of Galena Park Independent School District.
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