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#590 of 883 private schools in TX

St Pius X High School

High School

811 W DONOVAN ST, Houston, TX 77091

Private

Enrollment

534

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

5.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#590 of 883

In Houston

#76 of 104

public schools

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St Pius X High School

5.8/10

High School in Houston · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Pius X High School

St Pius X High School is a private high school in Houston, TX. St Pius X High School serves approximately 534 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius X High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.5 pts below TX schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Pius X High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Pius X High School compares to 153 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
This School
vs
17.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
534
This School
vs
1,129
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 48.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 27.7% vs 0%
Black 8.6% vs 0%
Asian 6.2% vs 0%
St Pius X High School Houston Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Pius X High School (this school) 5.8
HARPER DAEP 5.3
WASHINGTON B T H S 4.0
WALTRIP H S 4.8
NORTH HOUSTON EARLY COLLEGE H S 8.5
KIPP GENERATIONS COLLEGIATE 7.6
CARVER H S FOR APPLIED TECH/ENGINEERING/ARTS 4.5
GEORGE I SANCHEZ NORTH 4.0
YES PREP - NORTHLINE 5.9
HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER 3.3
YES PREP - WHITE OAK 5.1
HEIGHTS H S 6.3
VICTORY EARLY COLLEGE H S 7.0
SCARBOROUGH H S 4.3
HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL 5.8
SOAR CTR 4.4
IDEA HARDY COLLEGE PREPARATORY 6.1
EISENHOWER H S 4.0
BLANSON CTE H S 7.2
YES PREP - NORTHSIDE 5.6
LA PROMESA 6.0

Showing 20 of 153 schools. View all schools in Houston

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 67%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Enrollment 534
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 48.7%
Hispanic 27.7%
Black 8.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 6.2%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

811 W DONOVAN ST, Houston, TX 77091

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pius X High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LUTHERAN HIGH NORTH (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARPER DAEP (rated 5.3/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, WASHINGTON B T H S (rated 4.0/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
DURHAM EL Houston 0.6 mi 7.2
HIGHLAND HTS EL Houston 0.6 mi 5.3
H S AHEAD ACADEMY Houston 0.7 mi 5.0
BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL Bryan 0.8 mi 7.2
WILLIAMS MIDDLE Houston 0.9 mi 3.4
HARPER DAEP Houston 1.0 mi 5.3
WESLEY EL Houston 1.3 mi 2.8
PREMIER H S HOUSTON GALLERY NORTH Lewisville 1.3 mi 2.8
GARDEN OAKS MONTESSORI Houston 1.4 mi 6.0
KENNEDY EL Houston 1.4 mi 5.5
ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston 1.6 mi 8.1
WASHINGTON B T H S Houston 1.6 mi 4.0
LUTHERAN HIGH NORTH Houston 1.8 mi 8.8
OAK FOREST EL Houston 1.7 mi 8.6
NORTHLINE EL Houston 1.7 mi 4.4
GOSWAMI ACADEMY Houston 1.9 mi
YES PREP AIRLINE EL Houston 1.8 mi 7.4
ANDERSON ACADEMY Houston 2.0 mi 3.6
BLACK MIDDLE Houston 1.9 mi 7.2
FARIAS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Houston 2.0 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77091 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$35,737

Median Home Value

$223,700

Median Rent

$1,061/mo

Population

29,135

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

35.2%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

35.6%

Median Age

33.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pius X High School

What grades does St Pius X High School serve?

St Pius X High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Pius X High School?

St Pius X High School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius X High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius X High School rank in TX?

St Pius X High School ranks #590 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Pius X High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius X High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pius X High School a private school?

Yes, St Pius X High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Pius X High School a religious school?

St Pius X High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
534
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County

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