For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,153 students in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Northshore is Furr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Furr High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Mercury
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 675-1118
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 675-1118
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX include Furr High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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