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#6044 of 8,552 schools in TX
Northbrook H S
High School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 RAIDER CIR, Houston, TX 77080
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northbrook H S score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northbrook H S 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$63,056
Median home value
$311,600
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77080; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Woods H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,068 | Compare → |
| The Hub Houston Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Houston Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 476 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spring Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #35 of 45
- District spending per student
- $12,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northbrook H S is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 2,598 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,044 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Northbrook H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northbrook H S
What grades does Northbrook H S serve?
Northbrook H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northbrook H S?
Northbrook H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbrook H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbrook H S is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northbrook H S rank in TX?
Northbrook H S ranks #6,044 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Northbrook H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Northbrook H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Northbrook H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northbrook H S has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northbrook H S a charter school?
No, Northbrook H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northbrook H S a Title I school?
No, Northbrook H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northbrook H S?
90.6% of students at Northbrook H S 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
- 2,598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (713) 251-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77080)
- 49,064
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 77080; 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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