SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

SCARBOROUGH H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 780 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, SCARBOROUGH H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Scarborough High School, located in the Oak Forest/Garden Oaks area of Houston, is a public secondary school serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. In addition to a standard core curriculum, the school has historically focused on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both character development and academic achievement.

As part of the broader Houston ISD system, Scarborough High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which are designed to enhance the overall high school experience. The school’s location provides convenient access to the greater Houston area, and it remains a focal point for families in the 77092 zip code. For families seeking specific details regarding enrollment, current academic programs, or campus initiatives, the school’s official profile on the [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) serves as the primary resource for updated information.

For more information, contact SCARBOROUGH H S at (713) 613-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4141 COSTA RICA
HOUSTON, TX 77092-5202
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SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 780 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
780
Teachers:
46.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 780 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.0%
Black or African American
20.1%
White
3.2%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.