Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 630 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Shepherd 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 Shepherd High School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepherd High School?
The graduation rate of Shepherd High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shepherd High School?
630 students attend Shepherd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shepherd High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd High School?
Shepherd High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shepherd High School offer ?
Shepherd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shepherd High School part of?
Im a Junior at Shepherd High, in my opinion it is a great school. It has a wonderful Fine Arts Department, with great directors. The Honors program has great teachers that actually care about what they are teaching, and help the students progress greatly.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mchav
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 630 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
