Sterling H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 9-12
1,028th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
Sterling H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sterling H S 1,028th 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 11th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Sterling H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 777 students tested
Sterling H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,341 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.6% | 51.7% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 46.2% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Sterling H S
Typical home value $221K in zip 77048 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Sterling H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Mount Carmel AcademyHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away · charter1,530th of 1,669
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 1The Pro-Vision AcademyThe Pro-Vision Academy · 2.7 mi away · charter1,579th of 1,669
ELA 13% · Math 9% - 2KIPP Sunnyside H SKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.9 mi away · charter1,360th of 1,669
ELA 35% · Math 17% - 5Jones Futures AcademyHouston ISD · 3 mi away876th of 1,669
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 4Worthing H SHouston ISD · 3.1 mi away1,027th of 1,669
ELA 33% · Math 43% - 5Yes Prep - SouthsideYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 3.8 mi away · charter968th of 1,669
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 1Texans Can Academy - Houston HobbyTexans Can Academies · 4.2 mi away · charter1,544th of 1,669
ELA 16% · Math 13% - 8South Early College H SHouston ISD · 4.2 mi away416th of 1,669
ELA 74% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sterling H S in?
Sterling H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Sterling H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sterling H S 1,028th 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 Sterling H S?
Black 52%, Hispanic 46% (1,341 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sterling H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77048 is $221K 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.