SHEPHERD H S

SHEPHERD ISD
#1 PIRATE LN
SHEPHERD, TX 77371
616 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Shepherd High School is the sole high school serving the Shepherd Independent School District in Shepherd, Texas. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is home to the "Pirates" and emphasizes a supportive educational environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success. The district focuses on fostering academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in a variety of athletic, vocational, and academic programs tailored to the needs of the surrounding San Jacinto County area.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. By maintaining a commitment to transparency and community involvement, Shepherd High School strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world readiness. Whether through its focus on core curriculum or its integration of local school traditions, the institution remains dedicated to the development of its students within the Shepherd community.
616
Total Students
45.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    289 (46.9%)
  • Hispanic
    274 (44.5%)
  • Black
    26 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
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: SHEPHERD ISD
Phone: (936)628-3371
Website: http://www.shepherdisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 455
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 9 149
Grade 10 176
Grade 11 167
Grade 12 124
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GOODRICH H S
GOODRICH ISD
67 Students
234 KATIE SIMPSON ST
GOODRICH, TX 77335 (9.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th