Sterling High School
School Overview
Sterling High School is a public Magnet school located in Houston, Texas. It is a school in Houston Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 24% of students are proficient in Math learning and 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,383 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 80 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,383 students are attending Sterling High School. By gender, there are 770 and 613 female students at the school.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic 45.6% | 631 | 378 | 253 |
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Asian 0.4% | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Black 51.7% | 715 | 365 | 350 |
White 1.9% | 26 | 18 | 8 |
Two or More Races 0.3% | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Total | 1,383 | 770 | 613 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 139 | 89 | 50 |
Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
White | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Total | 182 | 117 | 65 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 81 | 57 | 24 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Black | 145 | 96 | 49 |
White | 12 | 10 | 2 |
Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 242 | 166 | 76 |
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sterling High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 42 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 24 | 16 | 8 |
Black | 15 | 5 | 10 |
White | 3 | 3 | 0 |
in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 42 | 24 | 18 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 80 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sterling High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 83.8% of teachers are certified. 76.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 80 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 67 | 83.8% |
Teachers who are not certified | 13 | 16.3% |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 14 | 17.5% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 6.3% |
School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 692 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
Security guards | - | - |
Nurses | - | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 561,725 Households |
Population | 1,455,439 |
Male | 743,582 |
Female | 741,840 |
Child Population | 449,846 |
Total Housing Units | 637,427 Units |
Average House Value | $185,600 |
Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
Average Household Income | $54,039 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 78.10% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sterling High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 421 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 226 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sterling High School.
Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 421 | 30% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | 1% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 12 | 1% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 372 | 27% |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 226 | 16% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 24% | 24% |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | Data Protected for privacy |
Asian/Pacific Islander students | Data Protected for privacy |
Hispanic students 27% | 25-29% |
Black students 22% | 20-24% |
White students | Data Protected for privacy |
Two or More Races | Data Protected for privacy |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 17% | 15-19% |
Economically disadvantaged students 24% | 24% |
Limited English proficient students 17% | 15-19% |
Female students 27% | 25-29% |
Male students 22% | 22% |
Homeless enrolled students 20% | ≤20% |
Migrant students | Data Protected for privacy |
Foster Care Status | Data Protected for privacy |
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 22% | 22% |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | Data Protected for privacy |
Asian/Pacific Islander students | Data Protected for privacy |
Hispanic students 23% | 23% |
Black students 20% | 20% |
White students 50% | <50% |
Two or More Races | Data Protected for privacy |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 17% | 15-19% |
Economically disadvantaged students 21% | 21% |
Limited English proficient students 8% | 6-9% |
Female students 28% | 28% |
Male students 18% | 18% |
Homeless enrolled students 25% | 20-29% |
Migrant students | Data Protected for privacy |
Foster Care Status 50% | <50% |
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