With almost 4,300 students, the massive Elsik High School is like its own ecosystem. If you like aquatic ecosystems, there’s even a natatorium on the campus.
Most of Elsik’s action takes place at its ninth through twelfth grade campus at 12601 High Star Drive, but there’s also a ninth-grade center at 6767 Dairy Ashford Road. Headquartered at both Elsik campuses is the Alief International Academy.
Although most Alief students are assigned to their high school by a computerized lottery, admittance to the International Academy guarantees you'll go to Elsik. This school-within-a-school aims to develop multilingual, globally competent, college- and career-ready citizens. International Academy students are expected to study two languages and learn to think critically about challenging global issues.
International Academy students also participate in regular classes and extracurricular activities including athletics, if they choose to do so. The Mighty Rams football and basketball teams are well-known in Houston and throughout Texas.
Another option open to Elsik students is top-of-the-line career and vocational training. After taking introductory classes, students spend part of their day at Alief’s career center to complete certifications and earn college credit. Fields of study include automotive technology, culinary arts, health and veterinary science, robotics and welding.
Elsik High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
12601 High Star Dr,
Houston, TX
Alief Independent School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
83%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
B+
B-
B-
B
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
245
Full Time Teachers
245
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
77%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
3%
State Average
9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
273:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
62.7%
Black
24.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
White
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
1,317 Students
Texas A&M University
846 Students
University of Texas - Austin
795 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
779 Students
Houston Community College
668 Students
Texas State University
631 Students
Rice University
568 Students
Houston Christian University
502 Students
Baylor University
487 Students
Sam Houston State University
360 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
322 Students
Business
280 Students
Biology
240 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
156 Students
Computer Science
126 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
86 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
82 Students
Accounting
71 Students
Architecture
65 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/5/2024
The best experiences are when big events in the school are fun and anyone can join, but the worst experiences are mostly about safety. Most students joke around about it by pulling the fire alarms or other actions such as fights.
10/29/2024
It's a good school to be in besides all the tension the students get into each other. Other than that it's an enjoyable school.
10/14/2024
My time at Elsik High School has been quite the time. The school never seems to improve on any of its issues. The competition for academic prowess isn't there and nor is that same need truly met in sports. The school has minimal clubs and classes are overfilled or just ridden off due to lack of finances.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/26/2023
During my years of being a student I would honestly say Elsik was one of THE WORST school experiences of my entire life, the assistant principals and staff were extremely rude and left me emotionally traumatized however, some of the teachers are very kind and patient to students.
11/10/2020
The In my short lifetime of 15 years, I have never been so disappointed in a school, like this takes the cake and then some like. You don't ever want to visit it. The football team is the worst one in history as far as know so very other sport excluding soccer, but this is America one watch soccer....
11/9/2019
10/10 it is honestly one of the best schools around.
8/13/2018
I have had a wonderful experience at Elsik High School. I'm very proud that my daughter is a mighty Ram! I am very pleased with the staff and the numerous extra-curricular programs available to the students. Students who choose to be successful here, will be successful!
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About Alief
List Price Range
$85K - $447K
Homes For Sale
294
Average Home Value
$234,336
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$58,316
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,763 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.5%
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Parks in this Area
Texas Direct Auto Dog Park
Boone Road Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Playground
Harwin Park
- Trails
- Playground
Hackberry Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Alief Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Arthur Storey Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Alief-Amity Park
Princeton Journal Park
Little Villa Wetland Park
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