Discover the Largest High School in Houston (And Notable Alums)

There are many ! But which high school takes the cake for being the largest in all of Houston? North Shore Senior High School is located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, which is part of the greater Houston area. Let’s learn more about this high school and what makes it so unique!

A Brief History of North Shore Senior High School

North Shore Senior High School includes grades 9 through 12 on three campuses and is the Galena Park Independent School District. The school initially opened as a 10th-12th Grade Campus in 1962. A new larger campus opened slightly over a mile away in 1999, immediately welcoming grades 11 and 12. Then, in 2008, grade 10 also moved over to the newer campus. This made the original location that opened in 1962 specifically for grade 9 and became known as the North Shore 9th Grade Center. Their mascot is the Mustangs “Thunder,” and they offer plenty of athletic opportunities to their students.

What Type of School Is North Shore Senior High School?

This high school is considered above-average in comparison to other local schools. The proficiency of students in mathematics is 37%. There is a 42% proficiency rating in reading and science. Students have access to Advanced Placement® coursework and exams, though only 18% of students are placed in these programs. Many students who enroll in North Shore Senior High School do so because of the athletics programs.

The main draw is , which is constantly in the running for state championships. Besides football, there are many other athletic programs available to both female and male students. This includes golf, volleyball, water polo, tennis, soccer, track and field, baseball, basketball, and wrestling. When it comes to fine arts, the school offers , choir, color guard, and percussion.

Enrollment Statistics

Enrollment: 4,528 students

Gender Statistics:

• 2, 396 Male
• 2,132 Female

Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Percentage of minorities: 96%

is as follows:

• 71.4% Hispanic
• 3.1% African American
• 3.5% White

Percentage of economically disadvantaged students: 86%

Four-year graduation rate: 93.5%

Notable Alumni

Jamal Perry: NFL player for the Miami Dolphins.

DeAndrew White: Professional football player in the NFL.

Tiffany Bolton: Actress, model, and television personality.

John Bundrick: Musician and keyboardist for The Who.

: A former professional baseball pitcher in the MLB.

Lexi Randall: Former child actor in films and television.