North Shore High School (Closed 2023)

North Shore High School serves 2,282 students in grades 9-11. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
2,282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Shore High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Shore High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Shore High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Shore High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Shore High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of North Shore High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Shore High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Shore High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Shore High School?
2,282 students attend North Shore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Shore High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Shore High School?
North Shore High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Shore High School offer ?
North Shore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is North Shore High School part of?
North Shore High School is part of Galena Park Independent School District.

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