SOUTH HOUSTON H S

2,185 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Houston High School, located at 3820 S. Shaver in South Houston, Texas, is a prominent fixture within the Pasadena Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its "Trojan" identity. As a long-standing institution in the area, it provides a comprehensive secondary education that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement, ranging from competitive athletics and fine arts programs to various student-led organizations.

The school is deeply integrated into the local South Houston neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for community activities and school pride. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, South Houston High offers a variety of advanced academic pathways, including dual-credit courses and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern support systems, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students while preparing them for the challenges of college and the workforce.

2,185

Total Students

143.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HOUSTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	1,874
Black	229
Asian	16
Two or More	9
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,874 (85.8%)
Black
229 (10.5%)
White
50 (2.3%)
Asian
16 (0.7%)
Two or More
9 (0.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	PASADENA ISD
Phone:	(713)740-0350
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	143.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,846
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 546

Grade 10 558

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 558