Summary:
In zip code 77048, there is one high school, Sterling High School, serving grades 9-12 within the Houston Independent School District (Isd), an area where the vast majority of students face significant economic challenges.
Sterling High School enrolls 1,146 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which is lower than many schools and suggests smaller class sizes. However, the school struggles academically, consistently ranking in the bottom third of Texas high schools for three consecutive years. In the most recent year, its state ranking was 1,422 out of 2,009, placing it in the 29th percentile. Test scores in core subjects like Algebra I (41% proficient), English I (38%), and English II (44%) are well below state averages. The graduation rate is 77%, notably lower than the district average of 84.3%, and the dropout rate is 5.6%, higher than the district's 3.8%. Spending per student is $9,980, and 93.72% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these challenges, there are some positive signs. Biology proficiency (70.33%) is nearly identical to the state average (70.51%), suggesting a potential strength in that subject area. Furthermore, year-over-year data shows improvement in most subjects from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, including a massive 25-point jump in Biology. This indicates that recent efforts may be starting to yield results, even though the school still has a long way to go to reach state averages. The combination of a low graduation rate and high dropout rate remains a critical concern, highlighting the need for continued focus on student retention and support.
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