SOUTH HOUSTON H S

2,213 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,213

Total Students

158.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HOUSTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	1,906
Black	227
Asian	15
Two or More	6
American Indian	5

Hispanic
1,906 (86.1 %)
Black
227 (10.3 %)
White
54 (2.4 %)
Asian
15 (0.7 %)
Two or More
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)

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:	PASADENA ISD
Phone:	(713)740-0350
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,846
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 674

Grade 10 622

Grade 11 472

Grade 12 445