South Houston High School is a public high school located in South Houston, Texas in the United States. The school is a part of the Pasadena Independent School District.
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, South Houston 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: South Houston High School serves the west part of its school district in South Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Houston High School's student population of 2,185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
South Houston 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 South Houston High School is 0.25, 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
#6987 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Mascot
Hector The Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Houston High School's ranking?
South Houston High School is ranked #6987 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Houston High School often compared to?
South Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Rayburn High School, Pasadena Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Houston High School?
The graduation rate of South Houston High School is 82%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend South Houston High School?
2,185 students attend South Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Houston High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Houston High School?
South Houston High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Houston High School offer ?
South Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Houston High School part of?
South Houston High School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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