Sterling High School

Public 9-12

 300 W Baker Rd
       Baytown, TX  77521-2301


(281) 420-4500

District: Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1045th of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,696 Help


Feeder schools for Sterling High School:

Elementary:    Alamo Elementary
    Crockett Elementary
    James Bowie Elementary
    Stephen F Austin Elementary
Middle:    Cedar Bayou J H
    Gentry J H

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  2,098

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.2%
White:
18.6%
African American:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details Sterling High School ranks worse than 53.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sterling High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sterling High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), White (18.6%), African American (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterling High School is 14.2. 4 high schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterling High School is $12,696, which is the 4th highest among 5 high schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sterling High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling High School 1045th of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Sterling High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District 633rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sterling High School

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Rank History for all students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.83 697th 1427 51.2%
2005 59.19 661st 1429 53.7%
2006 55.79 773rd 1430 45.9%
2007 44.40 1023rd 1497 31.7%
2008 59.37 706th 1510 53.2%
2009 55.26 848th 1539 44.9%
2010 52.86 967th 1568 38.3%
2011 51.59 1055th 1672 36.9%
2012 41.40 1068th 1603 33.4%
2013 47.69 944th 1652 42.9%
2014 49.72 936th 1734 46.0%
2015 53.41 884th 1743 49.3%
2016 54.04 866th 1762 50.9%
2017 45.45 862nd 1777 51.5%
2018 40.22 1043rd 1797 42.0%
2019 56.85 689th 1857 62.9%
2021 53.64 797th 1861 57.2%
2022 42.83 1048th 1876 44.1%
2023 45.88 1045th 1961 46.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.61 402nd 582 30.9%
2019 47.25 298th 604 50.7%
2021 28.23 441st 588 25.0%
2022 34.17 432nd 664 34.9%
2023 32.34 466th 677 31.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.51 815th 1113 26.8%
2019 46.49 444th 1136 60.9%
2021 39.47 647th 1195 45.9%
2022 33.59 782nd 1278 38.8%
2023 28.76 941st 1371 31.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.58 736th 1347 45.4%
2019 46.30 610th 1357 55.0%
2021 42.09 715th 1382 48.3%
2022 34.20 945th 1418 33.4%
2023 35.16 937th 1478 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.33 1018th 1794 43.3%
2019 54.57 658th 1818 63.8%
2021 52.85 728th 1848 60.6%
2022 42.47 988th 1847 46.5%
2023 44.40 963rd 1897 49.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.15 11th 131 91.6%
2022 94.08 5th 114 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.07 1018th 1781 42.8%
2019 58.60 676th 1798 62.4%
2021 56.43 739th 1815 59.3%
2022 46.59 953rd 1841 48.2%
2023 48.40 946th 1891 50.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 570th 1137 49.9%
2019 67.50 377th 1145 67.1%
2021 52.57 758th 1177 35.6%
2022 52.59 744th 1172 36.5%
2023 58.25 678th 1182 42.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.43 1294th 1784 27.5%
2019 48.71 774th 1810 57.2%
2021 41.31 976th 1829 46.6%
2022 35.08 1163rd 1837 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 1185th 1803 34.3%
2019 51.55 782nd 1824 57.1%
2021 48.08 870th 1840 52.7%
2022 35.97 1163rd 1853 37.2%
2023 40.02 1107th 1913 42.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.27 369th 486 24.1%
2019 62.91 188th 487 61.4%
2021 57.87 219th 488 55.1%
2022 29.57 395th 507 22.1%
2023 42.48 353rd 525 32.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.73 591st 1013 41.7%
2019 52.42 392nd 1024 61.7%
2021 50.82 413th 1020 59.5%
2022 41.88 515th 1031 50.0%
2023 47.03 462nd 1069 56.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.16 1003rd 1691 40.7%
2019 56.25 623rd 1714 63.7%
2021 57.17 616th 1743 64.7%
2022 43.71 904th 1762 48.7%
2023 47.11 871st 1820 52.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.98 56th 106 47.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.41 785th 1539 49.0%
2019 62.64 472nd 1526 69.1%
2021 55.87 609th 1510 59.7%
2022 51.05 673rd 1525 55.9%
2023 56.85 620th 1576 60.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sterling High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1622 392 19 337 3 n/a n/a 0 2373
1989 1477 379 22 393 1 n/a n/a 0 2272
1990 1388 377 16 447 1 n/a n/a 0 2229
1991 1333 354 18 491 0 n/a n/a 0 2196
1992 1410 384 23 536 1 n/a n/a 0 2354
1993 1421 376 23 633 0 n/a n/a 0 2453
1994 1515 356 23 645 2 n/a n/a 0 2541
1995 1422 319 27 656 2 n/a n/a 0 2426
1996 1422 319 27 656 2 n/a n/a 0 2426
1997 1420 345 36 678 3 n/a n/a 0 2482
1998 1383 378 35 729 4 n/a n/a 0 2529
1999 1363 373 37 691 3 n/a n/a 0 2467
2000 1378 410 42 717 3 n/a n/a 0 2550
2001 1335 429 36 700 4 n/a n/a 0 2504
2002 1237 400 41 720 1 n/a n/a 0 2399
2003 1237 400 41 720 1 n/a n/a 0 2399
2004 1227 432 43 710 2 n/a n/a 0 2414
2005 1227 509 40 841 7 n/a n/a 0 2624
2006 1283 599 36 919 6 n/a n/a 0 2843
2007 1217 620 41 1036 8 n/a n/a 0 2922
2008 1210 640 48 1125 7 n/a n/a 0 3030
2009 965 444 42 961 4 n/a n/a 0 2416
2010 853 436 41 1011 5 n/a n/a 0 2346
2011 798 379 25 1015 8 5 40 0 2270
2012 786 378 35 1036 11 5 37 0 2288
2013 702 398 34 1127 13 6 35 0 2315
2014 635 398 37 1153 10 4 34 0 2271
2015 654 447 42 1233 11 3 35 0 2425
2016 619 447 44 1232 9 3 32 0 2386
2017 605 403 58 1241 6 3 39 0 2355
2018 603 358 58 1333 6 3 40 0 2401
2019 546 335 58 1250 7 0 37 0 2233
2020 469 352 56 1205 8 1 33 0 2124
2021 448 315 42 1195 10 2 33 0 2045
2022 412 341 42 1188 9 3 29 0 2024
2023 390 358 37 1263 6 7 37 0 2098

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sterling High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2373 126.0 18.8 n/a
1989 2272 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2229 125.0 17.8 n/a
1991 2196 125.0 17.5 n/a
1992 2354 125.4 18.7 13.3
1993 2453 129.0 19.0 17.3
1994 2541 127.0 20.0 16.6
1995 2426 138.9 17.5 20
1996 2426 138.9 17.5 20
1997 2482 137.9 18.0 20
1998 2529 136.0 18.6 22.7
1999 2467 147.4 16.7 24
2000 2550 145.6 17.5 26.5
2001 2504 145.9 17.2 25.8
2002 2399 144.0 16.7 33.7
2003 2399 144.0 16.7 33.7
2004 2414 140.8 17.1 31
2005 2624 147.5 17.8 34.8
2006 2843 149.6 19.0 37
2007 2922 168.3 17.4 37
2008 3030 174.5 17.4 36.5
2009 2416 166.5 14.5 43
2010 2346 156.3 15.0 48.3
2011 2270 159.1 14.2 51.1
2012 2288 152.1 15.0 49
2013 2315 151.2 15.3 53.5
2014 2271 160.9 14.1 51.7
2015 2425 159.0 15.2 57.1
2016 2386 156.0 15.2 57
2017 2355 151.4 15.5 53.3
2018 2401 142.8 16.8 58
2019 2233 145.5 15.3 58.1
2020 2124 144.3 14.7 58.9
2021 2045 149.8 13.6 60.7
2022 2024 140.4 14.4 63.1
2023 2098 147.2 14.2 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sterling High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2373 126.0 18.8 n/a
1989 2272 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2229 125.0 17.8 n/a
1991 2196 125.0 17.5 n/a
1992 2354 125.4 18.7 13.3
1993 2453 129.0 19.0 17.3
1994 2541 127.0 20.0 16.6
1995 2426 138.9 17.5 20
1996 2426 138.9 17.5 20
1997 2482 137.9 18.0 20
1998 2529 136.0 18.6 22.7
1999 2467 147.4 16.7 24
2000 2550 145.6 17.5 26.5
2001 2504 145.9 17.2 25.8
2002 2399 144.0 16.7 33.7
2003 2399 144.0 16.7 33.7
2004 2414 140.8 17.1 31
2005 2624 147.5 17.8 34.8
2006 2843 149.6 19.0 37
2007 2922 168.3 17.4 37
2008 3030 174.5 17.4 36.5
2009 2416 166.5 14.5 43
2010 2346 156.3 15.0 48.3
2011 2270 159.1 14.2 51.1
2012 2288 152.1 15.0 49
2013 2315 151.2 15.3 53.5
2014 2271 160.9 14.1 51.7
2015 2425 159.0 15.2 57.1
2016 2386 156.0 15.2 57
2017 2355 151.4 15.5 53.3
2018 2401 142.8 16.8 58
2019 2233 145.5 15.3 58.1
2020 2124 144.3 14.7 58.9
2021 2045 149.8 13.6 60.7
2022 2024 140.4 14.4 63.1
2023 2098 147.2 14.2 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sterling High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $994 (9.3%) $9,741 (90.7%) $10,735
2020 $1,032 (9.2%) $10,195 (90.8%) $11,227
2021 $2,070 (16.3%) $10,626 (83.7%) $12,696

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 689th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1045th of 1961 High schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sterling High School)7041
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)5848
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Sterling High School)7060
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)6455
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Sterling High School)4950
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4547
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Sterling High School)4750
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4350
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Sterling High School)7973
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)7568
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22332098
 6%
African American335358
 6.9%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian5837
 36.2%
Hispanic12501263
 1%
Pacific Islander07
White546390
 28.6%
Two or More Races3737
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%69%
 10.9%


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Students at Sterling High School are 60% Hispanic, 19% White, 17% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Sterling High School ranks 1045th of 1961 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Sterling High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alamo Elementary
Elementary : Crockett Elementary
Elementary : James Bowie Elementary
Elementary : Stephen F Austin Elementary
Middle : Cedar Bayou J H
Middle : Gentry J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,098 students attended Sterling High School.


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