Below Average
#7350 of 8,552 schools in TX
Sterling H S
High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11625 MARTINDALE RD, Houston, TX 77048
- Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sterling H S score 25% 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 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sterling 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$54,625
Median home value
$190,900
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77048; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Mount Carmel AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| The Pro-vision AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Kipp Sunnyside H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 605 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #229 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterling H S is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterling H S
Sterling H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 1,341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,350 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% 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 1,341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling H S is 12.9:1. 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 #7,350 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sterling H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% 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?
91.1% 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
- 1,341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (713) 991-0510
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77048)
- 20,430
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 77048; 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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