School Overview
Sharpstown High School, located on Bissonnet Street in Houston, Texas, is a comprehensive secondary school operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is dedicated to preparing students for higher education and career readiness through a broad academic curriculum. As part of the state's largest school district, the campus works to provide students with foundational core subjects, elective opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular programs designed to foster community engagement and personal growth.

The school’s mission aligns with the district's broader objectives of promoting equity, academic achievement, and student success in a global society. By leveraging the resources of Houston ISD, Sharpstown High School emphasizes the importance of supportive learning environments, standardized testing preparation, and specialized pathways to help students transition effectively into their post-secondary lives. For specific information regarding current academic offerings, athletic schedules, or district-wide initiatives, students and parents are encouraged to visit the official Houston ISD website.
1,689
Total Students
106.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHARPSTOWN H S
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic1,293
Black223
Asian121
Two or More11
American Indian7
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,293 (76.6%)
  • Black
    223 (13.2%)
  • Asian
    121 (7.2%)
  • White
    32 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)771-7215
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,618
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 644
Grade 10 407
Grade 11 317
Grade 12 321

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHARPSTOWN H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9644
Grade 10407
Grade 11317
Grade 12321
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHARPSTOWN H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female80847.8%
Male88152.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)