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STERLING H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
HOUSTON, Texas · HOUSTON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,146
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
STERLING H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
1,146
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
94%+29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

STERLING H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 1,146 students. It is part of the HOUSTON ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHOUSTON ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77048
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482364002592

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,146
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino49.8%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian48.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
49.8%
Black
0.5%
Asian
48.0%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)