Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shepherd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Shepherd High School's student population of 601 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shepherd 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 Shepherd High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6833 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd High School's ranking?
Shepherd High School is ranked #6833 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shepherd High School often compared to?
Shepherd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton High School, Coldspring-oakhurst High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepherd High School?
The graduation rate of Shepherd High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shepherd High School?
601 students attend Shepherd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shepherd High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd High School?
Shepherd High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shepherd High School offer ?
Shepherd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shepherd High School part of?
Shepherd High School is part of Shepherd Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/26/2010
Im a Junior at Shepherd High, in my opinion it is a great school. It has a wonderful Fine Arts Department, with great directors. The Honors program has great teachers that actually care about what they are teaching, and help the students progress greatly.
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