Shepherd High School

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Shepherd High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
#1 PIRATE Ln,  Shepherd, TX
Shepherd Independent School District
3.5
3.0
616 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Barton
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
17.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

English
3%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
46.9%
Hispanic
44.5%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Sam Houston State University 120 Students
Texas A&M University 98 Students
University of Houston 82 Students
Lone Star College 78 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 71 Students
University of Texas - Austin 58 Students
Texas State University 55 Students
Baylor University 48 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 43 Students
Texas Tech University 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 16 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Dental Hygiene 10 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 95 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
3/31/2026
Overall, Shepherd Highschool is a good school. There of course are bad moments, but everything has bad moments
3.0 Senior
11/11/2025
My school is average for a small town. The teachers are nice, students are kind, and the extracurricular activities work hard for achievements.
3.0 Senior
2/14/2024
The best part about this school is the Agriculture teachers, they've helped me become more vocal and social. The Ag hallway is always lively with activity and just chatter, however, I can't find any benefits from the other academic teachers. This doesn't mean that they are bad, but the Ag teachers actually interact with their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
1/20/2021
Myself as a high school student have been to 5 different school districts and out of all of these schools I found that shepherd was the best. Shepherd may be put down because we are a low income district and our scores are what state wants but that's not all that matters, Its also the environment it...
1.0 student
12/19/2018
0 it is no good for i

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Shepherd High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shepherd, TX and is served by the Shepherd Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 616 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Shepherd High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Livingston Montessori School, Eastside Christian School, Shepherd Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Shepherd has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shepherd High School.

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