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Pasadena Independent School District

South Houston High School

So Houston, Texas

2,213 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(713)740-0350

#115

Best ACT in Texas High Schools

2,213

Students

14:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,060

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

17

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

24%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

A-

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

82%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

35%

C+

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

33%

C+

Below Avg
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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at South Houston High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at South Houston High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window
TX
+4 more state assessments this school year
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After South Houston High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Houston

2

Texas A&M University

3

San Jacinto College

4

University of Houston - Downtown

5

University of Texas - Austin

6

Texas State University

7

Rice University

8

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Biology

4

Psychology

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

7

Computer Science

8

Mechanical Engineering

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School Details
Address

3820 S Shaver, So Houston, TX 77587

Phone

(713)740-0350

District

Pasadena Independent School District

Academic Calendar
2026-27

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