Shadow Creek High School is a public high school in the Shadow Creek Ranch area of Pearland, Texas, in Greater Houston. A part of the Alvin Independent School District, SCHS was established in 2016. The mascot is the shark. The school was named after its location in Shadow Creek Ranch.
Serving 2,599 students in grades 9-12, Shadow Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadow Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Shadow Creek High School's student population of 2,599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Year Founded
2016
Colors
White, Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Shadow Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Creek High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2588 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
25%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
40%
13%
White
12%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sharks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Creek High School's ranking?
Shadow Creek High School is ranked #2588 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shadow Creek High School often compared to?
Shadow Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenda Dawson High School, Manvel High School, Pearland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadow Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Shadow Creek High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shadow Creek High School?
2,599 students attend Shadow Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Shadow Creek High School students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Creek High School?
Shadow Creek High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shadow Creek High School offer ?
Shadow Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shadow Creek High School part of?
Shadow Creek High School is part of Alvin Independent School District.
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