SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL

SHEPHERD H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the SHEPHERD ISD school district, located in SHEPHERD, TX with about 589 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 43 teachers, SHEPHERD H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Shepherd High School is the sole high school serving the Shepherd Independent School District in Shepherd, Texas. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is home to the "Pirates" and emphasizes a supportive educational environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success. The district focuses on fostering academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in a variety of athletic, vocational, and academic programs tailored to the needs of the surrounding San Jacinto County area.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. By maintaining a commitment to transparency and community involvement, Shepherd High School strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world readiness. Whether through its focus on core curriculum or its integration of local school traditions, the institution remains dedicated to the development of its students within the Shepherd community.

For more information, contact SHEPHERD H S at (936) 628-3371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 PIRATE LN
SHEPHERD, TX 77371-0429
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SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SHEPHERD, TX with about 589 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SHEPHERD ISD
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
43.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
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 589 students

White
60.1%
Hispanic/Latino
29.9%
Black or African American
8.3%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.