For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,341 students in 77048, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 77048, TX is Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 77048 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77048, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77048 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77048, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11625 Martindale Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77048, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
5655 Selinsky
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3532
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3532
Gr: 9 | 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77048, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77048, TX include Sterling High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77048?
1 public high schools are located in 77048.
What is the racial composition of students in 77048?
77048 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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