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North Shore Senior High

353 N CASTLEGORY, HOUSTON, TX, 77049

Ranked 653 of 1920 in Texas

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About North Shore Senior High

North Shore Senior High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas, for kids in grades 9–12. The Galena Park Independent School District runs it. The school has between 4,500 and 4,800 students and one teacher for every 18 students. North Shore Senior High School has a lot of classes, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a lot of extracurricular activities, like sports, fine arts, and leadership programs. The school says that 54% of its students are good at reading and 47% are good at math. This means that they are doing well in school, especially in math. The districts that pay for teaching and student services can afford it because most of the money comes from the public. As part of their college prep programs, they are told to take standardized tests like the SAT. Families looking into schools like the the best high school in Texas should consider North Shore Senior High School. It has a well-rounded educational environment with strong extracurricular activities and good grades.

North Shore Senior High Contact Information

Address

353 N CASTLEGORY, HOUSTON, TX, 77049

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Phone

(832) 386-4100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 54% in Reading.
280
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4534
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 653 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Shore Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:05 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.53%
Asian 0.73%
Hispanic 71.88%
Black 22.89%
Two+ Races 0.66%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
3.53%
Asian
0.73%
Hispanic
71.88%
Black
22.89%
Two+ Races
0.66%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 4534
47.66%
2161 Female
52.34%
2373 Male

Student Population

4534 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

323 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Shore Senior High School in Houston is making news for its continued success in academics and sports. Students are doing well on state tests and in competitive sports. The school's focus on preparing students for college and developing their leadership skills is helping them do well in school and in other areas of life.

FAQ

Q1. Are there sports programs at North Shore Senior High School?

Ans. Yes, the school has a great athletics program with many sports teams that compete at a high level.

Q2. Do you offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. Yes, students can take AP classes to get ready for college.

Q3. Does the school offer programs for career and technical education?

Ans. Yes, there are CTE programs that can help students learn skills that are useful in the real world and for getting a job.

Q4. Can students get rides?

Ans. Transportation services are usually offered according to district rules and who is eligible.

Q5. Does North Shore Senior High School have events and activities for students?

Ans. Yes, the school puts on cultural events, competitions, and activities outside of class all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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