Northbrook High School

Summary:

Northbrook High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas, serving 2,610 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Spring Branch Independent School District, which is ranked 318 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Northbrook High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is over 90% Hispanic and a very high percentage (over 80%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its performance on STAAR EOC exams is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas. Northbrook's four-year graduation rate has declined from 82.9% in 2019-2020 to 74.5% in 2022-2023, while its dropout rate has increased from 2.9% in 2018-2019 to 7.8% in 2021-2022.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Stratford High School, Memorial High School, and Westchester Academy for International Studies have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates, as well as more diverse student populations and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. While Northbrook's Gifted and Talented program appears to be a bright spot, addressing the broader academic and social-emotional needs of the student body will be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Raider Cir
       Houston, TX  77080-3995


(713) 251-2800

District: Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1509th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,510 Help


Feeder schools for Northbrook High School:

Elementary:    Buffalo Creek Elementary
    Cedar Brook Elementary
    Edgewood Elementary
    Hollibrook Elementary
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Middle:    Landrum Middle
    Northbrook Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  2,610

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.9%
African American:
4.6%
White:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northbrook High School ranks worse than 75.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northbrook High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northbrook High School has the largest high school student body size in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.9%), African American (4.6%), White (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northbrook High School is 19.4. 5 high schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northbrook High School is $11,510, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northbrook High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northbrook High School 1509th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Northbrook High School in the ranking list.)

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Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) 318th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northbrook High School

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Rank History for all students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.58 908th 1427 36.4%
2005 46.23 953rd 1429 33.3%
2006 38.98 1053rd 1430 26.4%
2007 42.02 1056th 1497 29.5%
2008 41.01 1100th 1510 27.2%
2009 39.33 1183rd 1539 23.1%
2010 37.75 1263rd 1568 19.5%
2011 32.03 1420th 1672 15.1%
2012 26.86 1324th 1603 17.4%
2013 33.09 1233rd 1652 25.4%
2014 33.69 1272nd 1734 26.6%
2015 29.20 1370th 1743 21.4%
2016 28.85 1383rd 1762 21.5%
2017 23.55 1383rd 1777 22.2%
2018 23.34 1420th 1797 21.0%
2019 24.11 1455th 1857 21.6%
2021 27.23 1382nd 1861 25.7%
2022 19.95 1542nd 1876 17.8%
2023 22.56 1553rd 1961 20.8%
2024 25.40 1509th 1987 24.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.67 561st 582 3.6%
2021 51.75 264th 588 55.1%
2022 27.31 494th 664 25.6%
2023 36.72 420th 677 38.0%
2024 74.30 119th 730 83.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 734th 1113 34.1%
2019 30.86 794th 1136 30.1%
2021 35.39 750th 1195 37.2%
2022 26.82 932nd 1278 27.1%
2023 31.26 889th 1371 35.2%
2024 34.46 858th 1435 40.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.36 643rd 1347 52.3%
2019 33.46 926th 1357 31.8%
2021 44.03 672nd 1382 51.4%
2022 30.74 1022nd 1418 27.9%
2023 29.98 1087th 1478 26.5%
2024 32.67 1092nd 1547 29.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.98 1383rd 1794 22.9%
2019 30.68 1363rd 1818 25.0%
2021 37.41 1181st 1848 36.1%
2022 27.95 1384th 1847 25.1%
2023 28.94 1398th 1897 26.3%
2024 31.74 1289th 1883 31.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 1475th 1781 17.2%
2019 22.91 1481st 1798 17.6%
2021 28.06 1355th 1815 25.3%
2022 18.71 1528th 1841 17.0%
2023 20.96 1521st 1891 19.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.43 977th 1137 14.1%
2019 35.34 948th 1145 17.2%
2021 67.54 445th 1177 62.2%
2022 55.40 696th 1172 40.6%
2023 66.61 472nd 1182 60.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.25 1027th 1784 42.4%
2019 40.74 1010th 1810 44.2%
2021 46.14 838th 1829 54.2%
2022 28.33 1347th 1837 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.93 1490th 1803 17.4%
2019 22.39 1486th 1824 18.5%
2021 25.13 1398th 1840 24.0%
2022 19.20 1528th 1853 17.5%
2023 22.46 1497th 1913 21.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.32 328th 486 32.5%
2019 53.69 256th 487 47.4%
2021 21.93 412th 488 15.6%
2022 18.35 440th 507 13.2%
2023 47.85 327th 525 37.7%
2024 19.16 448th 529 15.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.73 734th 1013 27.5%
2019 35.50 620th 1024 39.5%
2021 50.67 415th 1020 59.3%
2022 22.01 821st 1031 20.4%
2023 39.25 597th 1069 44.2%
2024 42.45 523rd 1065 50.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.67 1337th 1691 20.9%
2019 26.63 1359th 1714 20.7%
2021 30.08 1250th 1743 28.3%
2022 23.02 1405th 1762 20.3%
2023 25.61 1396th 1820 23.3%
2024 27.55 1310th 1804 27.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.65 103rd 122 15.6%
2019 4.35 103rd 105 1.9%
2022 6.05 105th 106 0.9%
2023 3.26 100th 101 1.0%
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Rank History for White students at Northbrook High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 842nd 1539 45.3%
2019 26.86 1223rd 1526 19.9%
2021 60.45 493rd 1510 67.4%
2022 29.50 1145th 1525 24.9%
2023 25.24 1230th 1576 22.0%
2024 28.89 1160th 1556 25.4%
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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.

Northbrook High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Northbrook High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1069 166 227 459 1 n/a n/a 0 1922
1989 933 179 196 565 3 n/a n/a 0 1876
1990 806 209 170 681 4 n/a n/a 0 1870
1991 720 203 183 806 4 n/a n/a -768 1148
1992 587 186 212 929 2 n/a n/a 0 1916
1993 516 188 220 1043 0 n/a n/a 0 1967
1994 494 202 220 1145 1 n/a n/a 0 2062
1995 407 204 184 1211 3 n/a n/a 0 2009
1996 407 204 184 1211 3 n/a n/a 0 2009
1997 364 158 146 1265 2 n/a n/a 0 1935
1998 365 161 139 1358 1 n/a n/a 0 2024
1999 310 180 138 1531 3 n/a n/a 0 2162
2000 290 186 128 1563 4 n/a n/a 0 2171
2001 267 179 115 1548 3 n/a n/a 0 2112
2002 214 178 92 1624 1 n/a n/a 0 2109
2003 214 178 92 1624 1 n/a n/a 0 2109
2004 207 168 74 1668 3 n/a n/a 0 2120
2005 168 159 54 1652 5 n/a n/a 0 2038
2006 133 166 50 1602 5 n/a n/a 0 1956
2007 107 151 39 1517 3 n/a n/a 0 1817
2008 93 142 36 1568 2 n/a n/a 0 1841
2009 89 126 26 1616 1 n/a n/a 0 1858
2010 90 101 29 1671 5 n/a n/a 0 1896
2011 80 100 24 1763 61 0 8 0 2036
2012 73 95 24 1795 36 0 4 0 2027
2013 83 108 26 1911 22 1 4 0 2155
2014 93 98 26 1883 16 0 3 0 2119
2015 82 84 23 2049 18 1 3 0 2260
2016 77 82 21 2125 16 2 9 0 2332
2017 57 77 17 2278 2 2 11 0 2444
2018 67 100 18 2303 20 1 8 0 2517
2019 72 73 18 2386 17 0 12 0 2578
2020 68 78 20 2478 17 0 13 0 2674
2021 73 82 30 2365 10 1 12 0 2573
2022 79 104 26 2385 12 1 15 0 2622
2023 72 119 27 2347 13 1 31 0 2610

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Northbrook High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1922 121.0 15.8 n/a
1989 1876 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1870 125.0 14.9 n/a
1991 1148 125.2 9.1 n/a
1992 1916 126.0 15.2 46.5
1993 1967 133.0 14.8 54.6
1994 2062 131.4 15.7 53.6
1995 2009 142.0 14.1 59.4
1996 2009 142.0 14.1 59.4
1997 1935 133.4 14.5 57.5
1998 2024 133.8 15.1 67.5
1999 2162 132.6 16.3 66.9
2000 2171 137.6 15.8 63.9
2001 2112 143.5 14.7 72.4
2002 2109 131.5 16.0 69.7
2003 2109 131.5 16.0 69.7
2004 2120 131.3 16.1 75
2005 2038 138.4 14.7 78.5
2006 1956 136.8 14.3 78.5
2007 1817 136.2 13.3 82.9
2008 1841 126.2 14.6 81.5
2009 1858 124.9 14.9 79
2010 1896 130.9 14.4 85.4
2011 2036 133.6 15.2 84.1
2012 2027 138.6 14.6 87.9
2013 2155 140.8 15.2 84.2
2014 2119 138.1 15.3 82.3
2015 2260 133.0 16.9 84.4
2016 2332 141.0 16.5 79.7
2017 2444 139.5 17.5 82.2
2018 2517 132.5 18.9 89.3
2019 2578 152.8 16.8 91.4
2020 2674 172.5 15.4 91.7
2021 2573 171.6 14.9 82.1
2022 2622 137.0 19.1 80.3
2023 2610 133.9 19.4 84.7

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 Northbrook High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1922 121.0 15.8 n/a
1989 1876 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1870 125.0 14.9 n/a
1991 1148 125.2 9.1 n/a
1992 1916 126.0 15.2 46.5
1993 1967 133.0 14.8 54.6
1994 2062 131.4 15.7 53.6
1995 2009 142.0 14.1 59.4
1996 2009 142.0 14.1 59.4
1997 1935 133.4 14.5 57.5
1998 2024 133.8 15.1 67.5
1999 2162 132.6 16.3 66.9
2000 2171 137.6 15.8 63.9
2001 2112 143.5 14.7 72.4
2002 2109 131.5 16.0 69.7
2003 2109 131.5 16.0 69.7
2004 2120 131.3 16.1 75
2005 2038 138.4 14.7 78.5
2006 1956 136.8 14.3 78.5
2007 1817 136.2 13.3 82.9
2008 1841 126.2 14.6 81.5
2009 1858 124.9 14.9 79
2010 1896 130.9 14.4 85.4
2011 2036 133.6 15.2 84.1
2012 2027 138.6 14.6 87.9
2013 2155 140.8 15.2 84.2
2014 2119 138.1 15.3 82.3
2015 2260 133.0 16.9 84.4
2016 2332 141.0 16.5 79.7
2017 2444 139.5 17.5 82.2
2018 2517 132.5 18.9 89.3
2019 2578 152.8 16.8 91.4
2020 2674 172.5 15.4 91.7
2021 2573 171.6 14.9 82.1
2022 2622 137.0 19.1 80.3
2023 2610 133.9 19.4 84.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northbrook High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $707 (7.2%) $9,057 (92.8%) $9,764
2020 $597 (5.8%) $9,725 (94.2%) $10,322
2021 $639 (5.6%) $10,871 (94.4%) $11,510

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northbrook High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1455th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1553rd of 1961 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Northbrook High School)4532
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4659
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Northbrook High School)4441
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))6565
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Northbrook High School)2031
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))1754
 37%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Northbrook High School)2832
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4856
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Northbrook High School)6861
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))8079
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25782610
 1.2%
African American73119
 63%
American Indian1713
 23.5%
Asian1827
 50%
Hispanic23862347
 1.6%
Pacific Islander01
White7272
Two or More Races1231
 158.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.4%84.7%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northbrook High School

Northbrook High School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,610 students attended Northbrook High School.

Students at Northbrook High School are 90% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Northbrook High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buffalo Creek Elementary
Elementary : Cedar Brook Elementary
Elementary : Edgewood Elementary
Elementary : Hollibrook Elementary
Elementary : Ridgecrest Elementary
Elementary : Spring Shadows Elementary
Elementary : Treasure Forest Elementary
Middle : Landrum Middle
Middle : Northbrook Middle


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