North Shore Senior High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States in Greater Houston. The school includes grades 9 through 12 on three campuses, and is part of the Galena Park Independent School District.
Serving 4,534 students in grades 9-12, North Shore Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Shore Senior High School's student population of 4,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 280 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
280 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Rankings
North Shore Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Shore Senior High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs "thunder"
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Shore Senior High School's ranking?
North Shore Senior High School is ranked #4643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Shore Senior High School often compared to?
North Shore Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Channelview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Shore Senior High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Shore Senior High School?
4,534 students attend North Shore Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of North Shore Senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Shore Senior High School?
North Shore Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Shore Senior High School offer ?
North Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Shore Senior High School part of?
North Shore Senior High School is part of Galena Park Independent School District.
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