- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
North Shore Senior High
Federal NCES profile for North Shore Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482025001989
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore Senior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #21 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Shore Senior High has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Senior High ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
North Shore Senior High held near 4,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 296.3 → 280.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 482025001989 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
4,284 enr · 14.5:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Galena Park H S (1,815 students)
North Shore Senior High held near 4,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 296.3 → 280.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Shore Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- Galena Park H
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- North Shore Mi 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- North Shore El 965
North Shore El
965 students
- Galena Park Mi 896
Galena Park Middle
896 students
What this shows North Shore Senior High reports 4,284 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shore Senior High compares
North Shore Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,284 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
4,284
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
646
in-school suspensions + 411 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
African American 22.9%
White 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, North Shore Senior High is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shore Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Park H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galena Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~4,284 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Shore Senior High
How many students attend North Shore Senior High?
North Shore Senior High has 4,284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 4,569 (2022-23) → 4,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Senior High is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Shore Senior High?
83.6% of students at North Shore Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Shore Senior High?
The largest demographic group at North Shore Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore Senior High?
North Shore Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Shore Senior High rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Senior High ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galena Park Isd?
Besides North Shore Senior High, Galena Park Isd also operates Galena Park H S (1,815 students), North Shore Middle (1,299 students), and Cobb 6th Grade Campus (991 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.