Is Shadow Creek High School a good school?

Shadow Creek High School ranks 369 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shadow Creek High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,584 students attended Shadow Creek High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shadow Creek High School?

Students at Shadow Creek High School are 43% African American, 24% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Shadow Creek High School?

Shadow Creek High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Glenn York Elementary Elementary : Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary Elementary : Mary Burks Marek Elementary Elementary : Red Duke Elementary Elementary : Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary Middle : Dr Ronald E McNair J H Middle : Nolan Ryan J H

Shadow Creek High School

Summary:

Shadow Creek High School is a public high school in Pearland, Texas, serving 2,584 students in grades 9-12. This standout institution is part of the Alvin Independent School District, which is ranked 333 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Shadow Creek High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 369 out of 1,987 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of Asian (24.3%) and African American (42.88%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, Shadow Creek excels, with students performing particularly well in subjects like Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History, where proficiency rates exceed district and state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate is also impressive, ranging from 97.4% to 98.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Shadow Creek High School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Manvel High School, which is also part of the Alvin Independent School District, has lower academic performance and a lower graduation rate than Shadow Creek. Similarly, schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District, such as Hightower High School and Willowridge High School, have lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to Shadow Creek High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11850 Broadway
Pearland, TX 77584

(281) 245-3800

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,261

Feeder schools for Shadow Creek High School:

Elementary:	Glenn York Elementary
	Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
	Mary Burks Marek Elementary
	Red Duke Elementary
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	Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary
Middle:	Dr Ronald E McNair J H
	Nolan Ryan J H

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 2,584

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.9%

Asian:

24.3%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shadow Creek High School ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shadow Creek High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Shadow Creek High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.9%), Asian (24.3%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shadow Creek High School is 17.3, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Shadow Creek High School employs 148.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shadow Creek High School is $9,261. 2 high schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shadow Creek High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Shadow Creek High School 369^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Shadow Creek High School in the ranking list.)

Alvin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alvin Independent School District (Isd) 333^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.95	518^th	1857	72.1%
2021	73.62	339^th	1861	81.8%
2022	67.62	450^th	1876	76.0%
2023	67.00	501^st	1961	74.5%
2024	72.40	369^th	1987	81.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.15	124^th	582	78.7%
2019	78.59	93^rd	604	84.6%
2021	64.75	158^th	588	73.1%
2022	74.77	119^th	664	82.1%
2023	69.42	158^th	677	76.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.35	452^nd	1113	59.4%
2019	33.87	732^nd	1136	35.6%
2021	46.37	500^th	1195	58.2%
2022	56.11	338^th	1278	73.6%
2023	70.67	221^st	1371	83.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.96	746^th	1347	44.6%
2019	48.62	549^th	1357	59.5%
2021	76.10	167^th	1382	87.9%
2022	60.55	344^th	1418	75.7%
2023	66.14	293^rd	1478	80.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.00	916^th	1794	48.9%
2019	46.28	914^th	1818	49.7%
2021	57.77	600^th	1848	67.5%
2022	50.53	757^th	1847	59.0%
2023	44.33	965^th	1897	49.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.74	655^th	1781	63.2%
2019	63.13	564^th	1798	68.6%
2021	73.72	338^th	1815	81.4%
2022	67.11	438^th	1841	76.2%
2023	67.09	480^th	1891	74.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.53	113^th	1137	90.1%
2019	64.47	474^th	1145	58.6%
2021	73.09	255^th	1177	78.3%
2022	69.70	352^nd	1172	70.0%
2023	68.20	419^th	1182	64.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.33	1297^th	1784	27.3%
2019	53.49	621^st	1810	65.7%
2021	64.38	406^th	1829	77.8%
2022	49.52	682^nd	1837	62.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.14	619^th	1803	65.7%
2019	61.16	564^th	1824	69.1%
2021	70.91	368^th	1840	80.0%
2022	65.25	457^th	1853	75.3%
2023	65.38	509^th	1913	73.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.64	134^th	486	72.4%
2019	71.43	121^st	487	75.2%
2021	73.92	85^th	488	82.6%
2022	70.41	133^rd	507	73.8%
2023	69.90	139^th	525	73.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.10	320^th	1013	68.4%
2019	61.91	300^th	1024	70.7%
2021	68.02	233^rd	1020	77.2%
2022	58.42	299^th	1031	71.0%
2023	58.82	328^th	1069	69.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.64	771^st	1691	54.4%
2019	58.03	576^th	1714	66.4%
2021	77.06	209^th	1743	88.0%
2022	69.63	326^th	1762	81.5%
2023	66.91	411^th	1820	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Shadow Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.31	446^th	1539	71.0%
2019	56.25	600^th	1526	60.7%
2021	77.34	186^th	1510	87.7%
2022	74.87	219^th	1525	85.6%
2023	76.27	198^th	1576	87.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	164	581	295	402	2	1	27	1472
2018	259	898	419	545	8	2	49	2180
2019	314	1044	509	647	7	3	62	2586
2020	309	1123	564	716	7	2	66	2787
2021	301	1071	574	520	4	1	60	2531
2022	304	1105	613	471	5	3	70	2571
2023	300	1108	628	465	5	3	75	2584

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shadow Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	1472	93.6	15.7	33.4
2018	2180	118.7	18.3	31.4
2019	2586	143.0	18.0	38.4
2020	2787	154.4	18.0	34.7
2021	2531	149.8	16.8	36.3
2022	2571	151.4	16.9	31.4
2023	2584	148.5	17.3	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shadow Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	1472	93.6	15.7	33.4
2018	2180	118.7	18.3	31.4
2019	2586	143.0	18.0	38.4
2020	2787	154.4	18.0	34.7
2021	2531	149.8	16.8	36.3
2022	2571	151.4	16.9	31.4
2023	2584	148.5	17.3	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shadow Creek High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$583 (6.3%)	$8,722 (93.7%)	$9,305
2020	$537 (6.2%)	$8,056 (93.8%)	$8,593
2021	$284 (3.1%)	$8,977 (96.9%)	$9,261

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shadow Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 518^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 501^st of 1961 High schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Shadow Creek High School)	43	27	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))	63	48	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Shadow Creek High School)	69	73	4%
End of Course Biology (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))	65	66	1%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Shadow Creek High School)	65	72	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))	50	59	9%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Shadow Creek High School)	63	72	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))	49	61	12%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Shadow Creek High School)	82	79	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))	76	75	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2586	2584	0.1%
African American	1044	1108	6.1%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	509	628	23.4%
Hispanic	647	465	28.1%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	314	300	4.5%
Two or More Races	62	75	21%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.4%	31.3%	7%

Schools Near Shadow Creek High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shadow Creek High School	Public	9-12	11850 Broadway	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 245-3800	2,584	149	17.3	31.3%	300 (11.6%)	1,108 (42.9%)	465 (18.0%)	628 (24.3%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	75 (2.9%)	72.4	369^th of 1987 public high schools	81.4%		67	501^st of 1961 public high schools	74.5%	132	30.0	76.7	73.5	79.7	78.9									$9,261	$284	$8,977
Glenda Dawson High School	Public	8-12	2050 Cullen Blvd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 412-8800	2,557	142	18.0	27.7%	726 (28.4%)	616 (24.1%)	618 (24.2%)	488 (19.1%)	5 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	99 (3.9%)	79.9	212^th of 1987 public high schools	89.3%		75.2	306^th of 1961 public high schools	84.4%	94	64.5	82.8	74.8	76.6	86.6									$9,263	$848	$8,415
Yes Prep - Southwest	Public, Charter	6-12	4411 Anderson Rd	Houston	77053	Fort Bend County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 967-9200	1,027	58	17.6	88.7%	4 (0.4%)	45 (4.4%)	977 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	543^rd of 1987 public high schools	72.7%		67	500^th of 1961 public high schools	74.5%	43	63.3	56.8	65.9	74.0	76.5	65.4	67.3	67.7	48.7	41.3	31.8	37.1	29.4	$10,590	$1,789	$8,801
Fort Bend County Alter	Public	7-12	400 Coen Rd	Rosharon	77583	Brazoria County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-6000	26				5 (19.2%)	18 (69.2%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3	1939^th of 1987 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)	0.0		0.0											$28,220	$455	$27,765
Willowridge High School	Public	9-12	16301 Chimney Rock	Houston	77053	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-2450	1,319	94	14.0	87.0%	14 (1.1%)	570 (43.2%)	708 (53.7%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.3%)	16.1	1681^st of 1987 public high schools	15.4%		18.1	1626^th of 1961 public high schools	17.1%	55	15.6	31.2	32.5	40.4	38.1									$13,230	$1,496	$11,734
Hightower High School	Public	9-12	3333 Hurricane Ln	Missouri City	77459	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-5240	2,535	145	17.4	66.7%	45 (1.8%)	1,477 (58.3%)	767 (30.3%)	177 (7.0%)	9 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (2.3%)	30.4	1399^th of 1987 public high schools	29.6%		31.3	1363^rd of 1961 public high schools	30.5%	36	15.1	35.2	41.9	53.1	62.5									$10,393	$660	$9,733
Madison High School	Public	9-12	13719 Whiteheather	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 433-9801	1,924	109	17.6	93.1%	20 (1.0%)	653 (33.9%)	1,226 (63.7%)	9 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.6%)	20.4	1615^th of 1987 public high schools	18.7%		10.1	1752^nd of 1961 public high schools	10.7%	137	29.9	52.4	30.4	35.8	44.9									$9,656	$1,034	$8,622
Manvel High School	Public	9-12	19601 Hwy 6	Manvel	77578	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 245-2232	2,607	170	15.3	57.3%	294 (11.3%)	1,008 (38.7%)	1,088 (41.7%)	135 (5.2%)	12 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (2.6%)	59.6	691^st of 1987 public high schools	65.2%		54.1	824^th of 1961 public high schools	58.0%	133	50.7	62.9	56.3	65.5	77.5									$9,664	$271	$9,393
Adapt	Public	6-12	7400 Lewis Ln	Manvel	77578	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 245-2681	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	10.9	1772^nd of 1987 public high schools	10.8%					(n/a)	4.7	18.9	25.0	40.0	40.0	20.0	16.7	12.5	20.0	7.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
South Early College High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1930 Airport Blvd	Houston	77051	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3623	391	21	18.7	76.0%	8 (2.0%)	155 (39.6%)	221 (56.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	73.7	339^th of 1987 public high schools	82.9%		66.4	520^th of 1961 public high schools	73.5%	181	53.6	70.5	70.8	84.2	78.4									$8,838	$976	$7,861

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