George Cameron Scarborough High School is a secondary school located at 4141 Costa Rica in Houston, Texas, United States with a ZIP code of 77092. Part of the Houston Independent School District, Scarborough serves grades nine through twelve and has Houston ISD's Futures Academy.
Serving 725 students in grades 9-12, Scarborough High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Scarborough High School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarborough High School is 0.31, 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
#8120 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough High School's ranking?
Scarborough High School is ranked #8120 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scarborough High School?
The graduation rate of Scarborough High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Scarborough High School?
725 students attend Scarborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Scarborough High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% 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 Scarborough High School?
Scarborough High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scarborough High School offer ?
Scarborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scarborough High School part of?
Scarborough High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Scarborough High School located?
Scarborough High School is located in the Central Northwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Central Northwest.
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