Northside High School

1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Northside High School's student population of 1,168 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Northside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7407 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northside High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northside 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northside 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

What is Northside High School's ranking?
Northside High School is ranked #7407 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside High School?
The graduation rate of Northside High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northside High School?
1,168 students attend Northside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Northside High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside High School?
Northside High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside High School offer ?
Northside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northside High School part of?
Northside High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Northside High School located?
Northside High School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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