Shepherd High School
School Overview
Shepherd High School is a public school located in Shepherd, Texas. It is a school in Shepherd Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 590 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 48 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 590 students are attending Shepherd High School. By gender, there are 305 and 285 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Shepherd High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 21 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| Total | 21 | 5 | 16 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 48 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Shepherd High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 93.8% of teachers are certified. 87.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 48 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 45 | 93.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 6.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 8.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 295 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,109 Households |
| Population | 9,482 |
| Male | 4,555 |
| Female | 5,004 |
| Child Population | 3,385 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,943 Units |
| Average House Value | $80,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $656 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $39,796 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 79.15% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Shepherd High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 26 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 80 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Shepherd High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 80 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Shepherd Independent School District
In Shepherd Independent School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.