Scarborough H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
1,341st of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
4141 COSTA RICA, Houston, TX 77092
(713)613-2200NCES ID 482364002580Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Scarborough H S 1,341st 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 20% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 472 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 725 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.3% | 82.3% | ▲ 18.0 pts | |
| Black | 28.0% | 14.1% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| White | 5.6% | 1.9% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $281K in zip 77092 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Scarborough H S
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ELA 50% ▲21 · Math 28% ▲3Compare - #1619Harper DAEPHouston ISD · 3.6 mi away1,619th of 1,669
ELA 7% ▼22Compare - #1330Eisenhower H SAldine ISD · 3.6 mi away1,330th of 1,669
ELA 29% = · Math 26% ▲1Compare - #1362Northbrook H SSpring Branch ISD · 3.7 mi away1,362nd of 1,669
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ELA 28% ▼1 · Math 32% ▲7Compare
What school district is Scarborough H S in?
Scarborough H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Scarborough H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Scarborough H S 1,341st of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Scarborough H S?
Hispanic 82%, Black 14%, White 2% (725 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Scarborough H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77092 is $281K 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.