Summary
Crosby High School is a large public high school in Crosby, TX, serving 2,148 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Crosby Independent School District (Isd), which has a 2-star rating. The school has a strong graduation rate of 96.6% and a very low dropout rate of 0.8%, which are standout strengths compared to nearby schools like Channelview High School (91.6% graduation) and C E King High School (91.7% graduation). However, academic performance on state assessments generally lags behind state averages, with a persistent weakness in Algebra I—only 49.77% of students were proficient, compared to the state average of 54.03%. The school’s overall state ranking has fluctuated, recently sitting in the 42nd percentile, a slight improvement from the previous year but down from a peak in 2021-2022.
A key differentiator is the school’s mixed performance across student groups. English Language Learners at Crosby rank in the 66th percentile statewide, earning a 3-star rating, which is a dramatic improvement from the 36th percentile two years prior. In contrast, Special Education students rank in the 21st percentile (1-star rating), a sharp decline that signals a need for targeted support. The school also shows a relative strength in U.S. History, with 64.62% proficiency, nearly matching the state average of 70.17% and outperforming Channelview (58.4%). Nearby, Ischool High - Atascocita, a charter school just 7.5 miles away, offers a stark contrast with a 5-star rating and 94th percentile ranking, where test scores are dramatically higher (e.g., 95.83% proficient in Biology vs. Crosby’s 64.55%).
Despite spending less per student ($9,303) than lower-performing peers like Channelview ($9,930) and C.E. King ($10,820), Crosby achieves better graduation rates and comparable test scores, suggesting efficient resource use. The school’s ranking history shows a downward trend from a 2021-2022 peak, with a slight uptick in the most recent year, indicating it may be navigating post-pandemic challenges. For parents, Crosby offers a strong track record of keeping students on track to graduate, but academic proficiency—especially in math—remains an area to watch, with notable successes for English Language Learners and clear challenges for Special Education students.
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