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
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
80%
Niche Grade
C+
B
B
C+
C
B-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.36
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Reading Proficiency
28%
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Math Proficiency
27%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
237
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Full Time Teachers
237
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Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
20
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AP Pass Rate
77%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
5%
State Average
16%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
273:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.5%
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Female
47.5%
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Hispanic
62.7%
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Black
24.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
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White
2.7%
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Native American
<1%
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Two or more races
<1%
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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
1,302 Students
Texas A&M University
879 Students
University of Texas - Austin
821 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
742 Students
Houston Community College
674 Students
Texas State University
620 Students
Rice University
579 Students
Houston Christian University
557 Students
Baylor University
442 Students
Sam Houston State University
343 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
314 Students
Business
263 Students
Biology
223 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
137 Students
Computer Science
122 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
88 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
79 Students
Accounting
75 Students
Architecture
68 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/22/2025
This school isn't the best but it's not the worst. There are many things the school does that makes it fun such as events that the school designs. I would like to see the teachers put more passion into their work as It also affects us as students.
5/16/2025
I think it was great, as far as extracurriculars go there is always something for the students to do.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/19/2026
This year there is a rule requiring clear backpacks, and I did bring one—but it broke. I only have 2 months left before I graduate, so why should I have to buy a new one? I don’t even have anyone to help me get one.When I brought my bag to school, both the AP and the AP secretary saw it and didn’t s...
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.
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Elsik High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Alief Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 4,123 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Elsik High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $230,005. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hastings High School, Kerr High School, Taylor High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elsik High School.