NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH

www.galenaparkisd.com

4,569 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Shore Senior High School, located in Houston, Texas, is a prominent flagship institution within the Galena Park Independent School District. Serving a large and diverse student body, the school is widely recognized for its robust academic programs and its extensive extracurricular opportunities. It operates as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, North Shore Senior High is perhaps most famously known for its highly successful and competitive athletic programs, particularly its championship-caliber football team, which has earned national recognition. The school fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community pride, often serving as a focal point for local events. With a commitment to innovation and student development, the institution continues to leverage its resources to provide a rigorous and supportive environment that caters to the varied needs of its demographic.

4,569

Total Students

296.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	3,278
Black	1,021
Asian	43
Two or More	28
American Indian	15

Hispanic
3,278 (71.7 %)
Black
1,021 (22.3 %)
White
184 (4.0 %)
Asian
43 (0.9 %)
Two or More
28 (0.6 %)
American Indian
15 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GALENA PARK ISD
Phone:	(832)386-4100
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	296.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	3,671
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,166

Grade 10 1,109

Grade 11 1,122

Grade 12 1,172