South Houston High School in Pasadena, TX - Niche
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South Houston High School
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  • Public
  • SO HOUSTON, TX

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade B minus
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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South Houston High School is a public school located in SO HOUSTON, TX. It has 2,213 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 31% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
31%
Percent Proficient - Math
42%
Average Graduation Rate
89%
Average SAT
1070
337 responses
Average ACT
24
19 responses
AP Enrollment
24%

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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$64,698
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,159
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$171,600
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
63%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responses
Poll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 83 responses
  • Trojam
    22%
  • Pep Rallies
    18%
  • Football games
    16%
  • Dance events
    8%
  • Track events
    7%
  • Homecoming
    6%
  • Pep rallies
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,213
Free or Reduced Lunch
87%
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 33 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 33 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 33 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$52,265
Teachers in First/Second Year
16.4%
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 39 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 39 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 39 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,974 / year
National
$12,239
78%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 49 responses
37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 49 responses
51%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 49 responses

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