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Elsik High School

12601 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 4,118 students in grades 9-12, Elsik High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 4,118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Elsik High School's student population of 4,118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 245 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,118 students
This chart displays total students of Elsik High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
245 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Elsik High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elsik High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7090 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elsik High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elsik High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elsik High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elsik High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elsik High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elsik High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elsik High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elsik High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elsik High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elsik High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Elsik High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Elsik High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elsik High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elsik High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsik High School's ranking?
Elsik High School is ranked #7090 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Elsik High School often compared to?
Elsik High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hastings High School, Taylor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elsik High School?
The graduation rate of Elsik High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elsik High School?
4,118 students attend Elsik High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Elsik High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsik High School?
Elsik High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elsik High School offer ?
Elsik High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elsik High School part of?
Elsik High School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Elsik High School located?
Elsik High School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 4,118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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