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#4559 of 8,552 schools in TX
Sterling H S
High School · Goose Creek CISD · Baytown, TX
A Goose Creek CISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
P O BOX 30, Baytown, TX 77522
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sterling H S score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 43% 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 60% (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
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sterling H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,248/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baytown Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Stuart Career Tech H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Gccisd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Point Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Goose Creek CISD
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #8 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterling H S is listed in GOOSE CREEK CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterling H S
Sterling H S is a public high school in Baytown, TX, part of Goose Creek CISD, serving approximately 2,130 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,559 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterling H S
What grades does Sterling H S serve?
Sterling H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sterling H S?
Sterling H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling H S is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterling H S rank in TX?
Sterling H S ranks #4,559 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sterling H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Sterling H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling H S has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sterling H S a charter school?
No, Sterling H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling H S a Title I school?
No, Sterling H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling H S?
71.2% of students at Sterling 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
- 2,130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (281) 420-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
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.
- 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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