Sharpstown High School is a secondary school at 7504 Bissonnet Street in Greater Sharpstown in Houston, Texas, United States with a zip code of 77074. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the Houston Independent School District.
Serving 1,689 students in grades 9-12, Sharpstown 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharpstown High School's student population of 1,689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
HISD strives to provide every student with a high-quality education that meets their needs and prepares them for life beyond the classroom.
School Rankings
Sharpstown 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 Sharpstown High School is 0.39, 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
#7956 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharpstown High School's ranking?
Sharpstown High School is ranked #7956 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sharpstown High School often compared to?
Sharpstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westbury High School, Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharpstown High School?
The graduation rate of Sharpstown High School is 70%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sharpstown High School?
1,689 students attend Sharpstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sharpstown High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharpstown High School?
Sharpstown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharpstown High School offer ?
Sharpstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sharpstown High School part of?
Sharpstown High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sharpstown High School located?
Sharpstown High School is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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