Sharpstown High School

Summary:

Sharpstown High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (79.51%), with significant percentages of African American (12.94%) and Asian (4.8%) students as well.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending comparable to the district average, Sharpstown High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools. Its academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from just 11-30% compared to state averages of 45-69%. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 69.6% to 82.6% over the past 5 years, and high dropout rates of 5.8% to 8.0%. Sharpstown High School's performance is especially poor for subgroups like English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools.

Interestingly, nearby magnet schools like Bellaire High School, Long Academy, and Sharpstown International School, as well as several Yes Prep and KIPP charter schools, significantly outperform Sharpstown High School on academic measures. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to Sharpstown's struggles, and that examining the practices of these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for supporting the students and community of Sharpstown High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7504 Bissonnet St
       Houston, TX  77074-5502


(713) 771-7215

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1856th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,229 Help


Feeder schools for Sharpstown High School:

Elementary:    Bonham Elementary
    McNamara Elementary
    Milne Elementary
    Neff Ecc
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Middle:    Sugar Grove Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,803

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.2%
African American:
12.6%
Asian:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sharpstown High School ranks worse than 93.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 42nd among 45 ranked high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sharpstown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.2%), African American (12.6%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharpstown High School is 18.5. 34 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharpstown High School is $9,229. 35 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sharpstown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharpstown High School 1856th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Sharpstown High School in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sharpstown High School

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Rank History for all students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.05 1272nd 1427 10.9%
2005 18.02 1279th 1429 10.5%
2006 17.87 1282nd 1430 10.3%
2007 19.71 1322nd 1497 11.7%
2008 34.12 1211th 1510 19.8%
2009 42.82 1132nd 1539 26.4%
2010 40.65 1229th 1568 21.6%
2011 41.86 1273rd 1672 23.9%
2012 28.81 1295th 1603 19.2%
2013 29.64 1288th 1652 22.0%
2014 26.21 1397th 1734 19.4%
2015 28.53 1378th 1743 20.9%
2016 25.89 1436th 1762 18.5%
2017 14.54 1530th 1777 13.9%
2018 12.30 1576th 1797 12.3%
2019 11.84 1641st 1857 11.6%
2021 8.16 1726th 1861 7.3%
2022 10.12 1705th 1876 9.1%
2023 7.48 1796th 1961 8.4%
2024 6.34 1856th 1987 6.6%
See the entire list of Texas High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.86 652nd 677 3.7%
2024 1.21 728th 730 0.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 671st 1113 39.7%
2019 29.25 825th 1136 27.4%
2021 18.95 1079th 1195 9.7%
2022 20.98 1073rd 1278 16.0%
2023 14.04 1252nd 1371 8.7%
2024 12.46 1327th 1435 7.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.89 704th 1347 47.7%
2019 33.61 921st 1357 32.1%
2021 27.57 1109th 1382 19.8%
2022 29.36 1060th 1418 25.2%
2023 32.09 1022nd 1478 30.9%
2024 56.20 490th 1547 68.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.71 1600th 1794 10.8%
2019 16.03 1629th 1818 10.4%
2021 11.07 1701st 1848 8.0%
2022 14.72 1642nd 1847 11.1%
2023 9.67 1735th 1897 8.5%
2024 8.91 1782nd 1883 5.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.93 1635th 1781 8.2%
2019 9.91 1646th 1798 8.5%
2021 7.29 1698th 1815 6.4%
2022 7.77 1709th 1841 7.2%
2023 6.19 1756th 1891 7.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.15 1055th 1137 7.2%
2019 19.59 1059th 1145 7.5%
2021 7.44 1119th 1177 4.9%
2022 9.05 1108th 1172 5.5%
2023 1.29 1157th 1182 2.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.27 1458th 1784 18.3%
2019 20.02 1613th 1810 10.9%
2021 13.24 1730th 1829 5.4%
2022 18.87 1619th 1837 11.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.97 1624th 1803 9.9%
2019 11.46 1664th 1824 8.8%
2021 8.09 1720th 1840 6.5%
2022 10.80 1680th 1853 9.3%
2023 7.37 1768th 1913 7.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.63 481st 486 1.0%
2019 0.87 478th 487 1.8%
2021 1.62 479th 488 1.8%
2022 0.53 499th 507 1.6%
2023 0.08 519th 525 1.1%
2024 0.23 522nd 529 1.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.67 806th 1013 20.4%
2019 20.73 841st 1024 17.9%
2021 19.53 858th 1020 15.9%
2022 27.79 732nd 1031 29.0%
2023 25.58 799th 1069 25.3%
2024 19.75 877th 1065 17.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.16 1511th 1691 10.6%
2019 14.64 1537th 1714 10.3%
2021 9.11 1613th 1743 7.5%
2022 10.68 1608th 1762 8.7%
2023 8.22 1669th 1820 8.3%
2024 7.75 1705th 1804 5.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.41 98th 106 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sharpstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.75 1503rd 1539 2.3%
2019 2.91 1475th 1526 3.3%
2021 5.87 1428th 1510 5.4%
2022 4.68 1460th 1525 4.3%
2023 2.64 1519th 1576 3.6%
2024 2.88 1508th 1556 3.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sharpstown High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 956 356 240 208 1 n/a n/a 0 1761
1989 802 355 243 236 2 n/a n/a 0 1638
1990 690 412 244 323 1 n/a n/a 0 1670
1991 561 444 254 361 1 n/a n/a 0 1621
1992 476 540 271 433 2 n/a n/a 0 1722
1993 404 542 252 464 1 n/a n/a 0 1663
1994 400 612 235 507 1 n/a n/a 0 1755
1995 329 683 209 644 0 n/a n/a 0 1865
1996 329 683 209 644 0 n/a n/a 0 1865
1997 297 625 192 698 1 n/a n/a 0 1813
1998 288 613 167 715 2 n/a n/a 0 1785
1999 254 591 169 754 2 n/a n/a 0 1770
2000 238 643 148 793 1 n/a n/a 0 1823
2001 214 650 134 817 2 n/a n/a 0 1817
2002 152 527 115 925 2 n/a n/a 0 1721
2003 152 527 115 925 2 n/a n/a 0 1721
2004 124 504 108 996 2 n/a n/a 0 1734
2005 99 493 101 1008 1 n/a n/a 0 1702
2006 73 690 101 969 1 n/a n/a 0 1834
2007 60 569 86 969 1 n/a n/a 0 1685
2008 40 463 83 941 1 n/a n/a 0 1528
2009 46 430 78 898 3 n/a n/a 0 1455
2010 31 348 50 825 0 n/a n/a 0 1254
2011 39 350 36 840 2 2 6 0 1275
2012 30 370 21 845 3 0 8 0 1277
2013 33 412 24 844 2 0 13 0 1328
2014 26 378 30 909 3 1 11 0 1358
2015 33 364 40 1111 1 0 9 0 1558
2016 49 361 34 1126 3 0 6 0 1579
2017 47 315 41 1192 5 0 4 0 1604
2018 34 337 47 1267 4 0 4 0 1693
2019 33 338 51 1284 6 0 5 0 1717
2020 32 330 54 1408 3 0 2 0 1829
2021 32 314 49 1292 3 0 8 0 1698
2022 29 271 44 1379 6 0 2 0 1731
2023 36 240 89 1475 6 1 8 0 1855
2024 29 227 118 1410 5 1 13 0 1803

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sharpstown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1761 87.0 20.2 n/a
1989 1638 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1670 76.0 21.9 n/a
1991 1621 76.3 21.2 n/a
1992 1722 82.7 20.8 16.7
1993 1663 86.0 19.3 18
1994 1755 86.1 20.4 26
1995 1865 98.8 18.9 28.5
1996 1865 98.8 18.9 28.5
1997 1813 107.5 16.9 30.3
1998 1785 105.8 16.9 37.3
1999 1770 105.5 16.8 31.8
2000 1823 99.5 18.3 34.8
2001 1817 73.0 24.9 45.3
2002 1721 95.3 18.1 52.6
2003 1721 95.3 18.1 52.6
2004 1734 91.4 19.0 57.2
2005 1702 100.1 17.0 56.9
2006 1834 101.3 18.1 81.3
2007 1685 106.5 15.8 59.1
2008 1528 101.5 15.1 66.8
2009 1455 102.0 14.3 69.8
2010 1254 82.0 15.2 73.1
2011 1275 77.6 16.4 64.9
2012 1277 68.1 18.7 55.8
2013 1328 75.7 17.5 87.9
2014 1358 73.7 18.4 89.1
2015 1558 74.0 21.0 93.9
2016 1579 86.0 18.3 89
2017 1604 91.2 17.5 93.8
2018 1693 83.7 20.2 92.1
2019 1717 82.3 20.8 95.4
2020 1829 87.4 20.9 95
2021 1698 96.4 17.6 89.8
2022 1731 92.5 18.6 83.4
2023 1855 97.2 19.0 89.2
2024 1803 97.3 18.5 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sharpstown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1761 87.0 20.2 n/a
1989 1638 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1670 76.0 21.9 n/a
1991 1621 76.3 21.2 n/a
1992 1722 82.7 20.8 16.7
1993 1663 86.0 19.3 18
1994 1755 86.1 20.4 26
1995 1865 98.8 18.9 28.5
1996 1865 98.8 18.9 28.5
1997 1813 107.5 16.9 30.3
1998 1785 105.8 16.9 37.3
1999 1770 105.5 16.8 31.8
2000 1823 99.5 18.3 34.8
2001 1817 73.0 24.9 45.3
2002 1721 95.3 18.1 52.6
2003 1721 95.3 18.1 52.6
2004 1734 91.4 19.0 57.2
2005 1702 100.1 17.0 56.9
2006 1834 101.3 18.1 81.3
2007 1685 106.5 15.8 59.1
2008 1528 101.5 15.1 66.8
2009 1455 102.0 14.3 69.8
2010 1254 82.0 15.2 73.1
2011 1275 77.6 16.4 64.9
2012 1277 68.1 18.7 55.8
2013 1328 75.7 17.5 87.9
2014 1358 73.7 18.4 89.1
2015 1558 74.0 21.0 93.9
2016 1579 86.0 18.3 89
2017 1604 91.2 17.5 93.8
2018 1693 83.7 20.2 92.1
2019 1717 82.3 20.8 95.4
2020 1829 87.4 20.9 95
2021 1698 96.4 17.6 89.8
2022 1731 92.5 18.6 83.4
2023 1855 97.2 19.0 89.2
2024 1803 97.3 18.5 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sharpstown High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,450 (16.8%) $7,166 (83.2%) $8,615
2020 $1,559 (16.5%) $7,871 (83.5%) $9,430
2021 $932 (10.1%) $8,297 (89.9%) $9,229

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharpstown High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1641st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1796th of 1961 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sharpstown High School)2410
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Sharpstown High School)3018
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5140
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Sharpstown High School)1922
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Sharpstown High School)1917
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Sharpstown High School)5242
 10%
   End of Course U.S. History (Houston Independent School District (Isd))6863
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17171855
 8%
African American338240
 29%
American Indian66
Asian5189
 74.5%
Hispanic12841475
 14.9%
Pacific Islander01
White3336
 9.1%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%89.2%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharpstown High School

Students at Sharpstown High School are 78% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Asian, 2% White.

Sharpstown High School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Texas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,803 students attended Sharpstown High School.

Sharpstown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonham Elementary
Elementary : McNamara Elementary
Elementary : Milne Elementary
Elementary : Neff Ecc
Elementary : Neff Elementary
Elementary : Sutton Elementary
Elementary : Valley West Elementary
Elementary : White E Elementary
Middle : Sugar Grove Academy


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