SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the PASADENA ISD school district, located in SO HOUSTON, TX with about 2,902 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 191 teachers, SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 3820 S. Shaver in South Houston, Texas, is a prominent fixture within the Pasadena Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its "Trojan" identity. As a long-standing institution in the area, it provides a comprehensive secondary education that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement, ranging from competitive athletics and fine arts programs to various student-led organizations.
The school is deeply integrated into the local South Houston neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for community activities and school pride. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, South Houston High offers a variety of advanced academic pathways, including dual-credit courses and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern support systems, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students while preparing them for the challenges of college and the workforce.
For more information, contact SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL at (713) 740-0350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SO HOUSTON, TX 77587-5206
(713) 740-0350
SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SO HOUSTON, TX with about 2,902 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PASADENA ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,902
- Teachers:
- 191.17
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,902 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.6%
- Black or African American
- 9.0%
- White
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.