North Forest H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 9-12
1,036th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
North Forest H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Forest H S 1,036th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 38% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
North Forest H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 653 students tested
North Forest H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 949 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.8% | 51.0% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 46.3% | ▲ 13.9 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near North Forest H S
Typical home value $168K in zip 77078 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near North Forest H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3KIPP Northeast College PreparatoryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.1 mi away · charter1,296th of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 17% - 6Yes Prep North ForestYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 2.9 mi away · charter769th of 1,669
ELA 50% · Math 41% - 1Kase AcademySheldon ISD · 3.1 mi away1,638th of 1,669
ELA 10% · Math 0% - 3C E King H SSheldon ISD · 3.7 mi away1,231st of 1,669
ELA 38% · Math 25% - 4Kashmere H SHouston ISD · 4.5 mi away1,095th of 1,669
ELA 31% · Math 40% - 2Macarthur H SAldine ISD · 4.8 mi away1,352nd of 1,669
ELA 32% · Math 21% - –HighpointAldine ISD · 4.8 mi away
- –Highpoint School East (Crosby)Crosby ISD · 4.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Forest H S in?
North Forest H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is North Forest H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Forest H S 1,036th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of North Forest H S?
Black 51%, Hispanic 46%, White 2% (949 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Forest H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77078 is $168K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.