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#3909 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 46% in state
North Shore Senior High
High School · Galena Park ISD · Houston, TX
A Galena Park ISD high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
353 N CASTLEGORY, Houston, TX 77049
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Shore Senior High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Shore Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,514
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Park ISD Career & Technical EchsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| High Point EastEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| HighpointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Highpoint EastEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Galena Park ISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #12 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Shore Senior High is listed in GALENA PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Shore Senior High
North Shore Senior High is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Galena Park ISD, serving approximately 4,534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,909 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Shore Senior High
What grades does North Shore Senior High serve?
North Shore Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Shore Senior High?
North Shore Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 4,534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Senior High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Shore Senior High rank in TX?
North Shore Senior High ranks #3,909 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Shore Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Shore Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Shore Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Shore Senior High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Shore Senior High a charter school?
No, North Shore Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Shore Senior High a Title I school?
No, North Shore Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Shore Senior High?
87.8% of students at North Shore Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 4,534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 280
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (832) 386-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77049)
- 40,373
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77049; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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