SHARPSTOWN H S

www.houstonisd.org

1,855 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sharpstown High School, located on Bissonnet Street in Houston, Texas, is a comprehensive secondary school operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is dedicated to preparing students for higher education and career readiness through a broad academic curriculum. As part of the state's largest school district, the campus works to provide students with foundational core subjects, elective opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular programs designed to foster community engagement and personal growth.

The school’s mission aligns with the district's broader objectives of promoting equity, academic achievement, and student success in a global society. By leveraging the resources of Houston ISD, Sharpstown High School emphasizes the importance of supportive learning environments, standardized testing preparation, and specialized pathways to help students transition effectively into their post-secondary lives. For specific information regarding current academic offerings, athletic schedules, or district-wide initiatives, students and parents are encouraged to visit the official Houston ISD website.

1,855

Total Students

97.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHARPSTOWN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	1,475
Black	240
Asian	89
Two or More	8
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,475 (79.5 %)
Black
240 (12.9 %)
Asian
89 (4.8 %)
White
36 (1.9 %)
Two or More
8 (0.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)771-7215
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 741

Grade 10 466

Grade 11 340

Grade 12 308