SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

www.houstonisd.org

1,279 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Sharpstown International School, located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a unique magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) that serves students from grades 6 through 12. The school is widely recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a global education. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it offers a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and the development of well-rounded, globally-minded citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sharpstown International School is known for its specialized programs, including a robust language department and various pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce. The school fosters a supportive, multicultural environment that encourages students to embrace their diverse backgrounds while striving for excellence. By integrating international perspectives into its instruction, the school aims to equip its students with the skills and insights necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

1,279

Total Students

76.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	1,089
Black	67
Asian	94
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,089 (85.1 %)
Asian
94 (7.3 %)
Black
67 (5.2 %)
White
21 (1.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
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)778-3440
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 172

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 171

Grade 9 183

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 150

Grade 12 175