At a glance
Reported students
2,185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
143.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
South Houston H S: 2,185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 153.86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about South Houston H S
South Houston H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in So Houston. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Pasadena ISD. NCES reports 2,185 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.8%) and Black (10.5%). English learners represent 27.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Houston H S
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 143.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic85.8%
- Black10.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pasadena ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pasadena H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,217 reported students
Sam Rayburn H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,627 reported students
Pasadena Memorial H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,177 reported students
Dobie H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,692 reported students
The Summit (High School)
High · Grades 09–12
161 reported students
Tegeler Community School
High · Grades 09–12
150 reported students
Public schools near South Houston H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YES Prep - Southeast High · Charter · YES Prep Public Schools Inc | 06–12 | 854 | 0.9 mi |
| Beta Academy High · Charter · Beta Academy | 06–12 | 537 | 1.9 mi |
| Tegeler Community School High · Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 150 | 2.1 mi |
| Premier H S - Houston - Hobby High · Charter · Premier High Schools | 09–12 | 97 | 2.2 mi |
| Texasworks - Houston-Hobby High · Charter · Texas Works | 09–12 | 5 | 2.2 mi |
| Pasadena Memorial H S High · Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 3,177 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Houston H S
What grades does South Houston H S serve?
South Houston H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pasadena ISD.
How many students attend South Houston H S?
South Houston H S reported 2,185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,313 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Houston H S?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 2,185 students and 143.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Houston H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Houston H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasadena ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Houston H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Houston H S in?
South Houston H S is part of Pasadena ISD, based in Pasadena, TX, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Houston H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include YES Prep - Southeast (0.9 mi), Beta Academy (1.9 mi), Tegeler Community School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.