Scarborough High School
Tel:
(713)613-2200
- Scarborough High School serves 759 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Scarborough High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Scarborough High School's student population of 759 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 759 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scarborough High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scarborough High School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6793 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 52% |
| Black | 22% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scarborough High School is Advanced Virtual Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clifton Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Advanced Virtual Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 211 students
0.0 miles
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713)926-4528 0.0 9-12 211 - Houston Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 310 students
0.5 miles
4515 Mangum Rd
Houston, TX 77092
(713)688-0505 0.5 K-5 310 - Houston Wainwright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
0.5 miles
5330 Milwee St
Houston, TX 77092
(713)613-2550 0.5 PK-5 614 - Houston Benbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 608 students
0.7 miles
4026 Bolin Rd
Houston, TX 77092
(713)613-2502 0.7 PK-5 608 - Houston Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 904 students
0.8 miles
4802 Chrystell Ln
Houston, TX 77092
(713)613-2542 0.8 PK-5 904
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