STERLING H S

www.houstonisd.org

1,146 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sterling High School, located on Martindale Road in Houston, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is known for its strong focus on career and technical education (CTE), often serving as a hub for students looking to gain specialized skills in fields such as aviation, energy, and logistics alongside their traditional academic coursework. Its modern campus facilities are designed to support a robust learning environment, emphasizing hands-on training that prepares students for both higher education and immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its technical programs, Sterling High School fosters a diverse school community dedicated to academic achievement and student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and leadership opportunities, aimed at creating a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its partnerships with local industries and the broader HISD network, Sterling aims to empower its students to succeed in a competitive global economy while providing them with the support necessary to reach their individual graduation and career goals.

1,146

Total Students

87.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STERLING H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	480
Black	631
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
631 (55.1%)
Hispanic
480 (41.9%)
White
14 (1.2%)
Two or More
11 (1.0%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)991-0510
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,072
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 350

Grade 10 252

Grade 11 240

Grade 12 304