George Cameron Scarborough High School is a secondary school located at 4141 Costa Rica in Houston, Texas, United States with a ZIP code of 77092. Part of the Houston Independent School District, Scarborough serves grades nine through twelve and has Houston ISD's Futures Academy.

History The school was named after school board member George Cameron Scarborough. Its first principal was W. L. Fromein. Scarborough was founded on a plot on May 27, 1968. The school relieved Waltrip High School."Welcome to Scarborough High School's Website!" Scarborough High School. Retrieved on April 27, 2010. Originally, the plan was for both a junior and senior high school, but it became a high school in 1979 when Clifton Middle School opened.

Scarborough was named a 1986-87 National Blue Ribbon School.Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)

In 1999 Scarborough had 958 students. That year, there were 16 students who had previously attended private schools. 14 students who previously attended private schools began attending Scarborough in 2000.Hung, Melissa. "Going Public." Houston Press. Thursday September 28, 2000. p. 1. Retrieved on April 2, 2014.

In 2007, a Johns Hopkins University study commissioned by the Associated Press cited Scarborough as a "second rate school"Report points to 'dropout school'," Houston Chronicle, October 31, 2007

In 2008 the school had a per student cost of $5,442, with 890 students attending the school.Garza, Cynthia Leonor. "School a haven for new arrivals / Leader helps his immigrant HISD students feel at home at charter campus." Houston Chronicle. Saturday October 1, 2008. B1 MetFront. Retrieved on December 13, 2008.

In 2014 the district scheduled the elimination of the Scarborough architecture program for the 2015-2016 school year.Mellon, Ericka. "HISD magnet programs put on watch." Houston Chronicle. October 16, 2014. Retrieved on October 17, 2014.

Neighborhoods served The neighborhoods served by Scarborough"Scarborough High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. include Langwood III, Candlelight Oaks, Candlelight Oaks Village, Forest Pines, Forest West, and part of Oak Forest.

A portion of the Near Northwest district is served by the school."Demographics." Near Northwest. Retrieved on February 8, 2011.

Student body The enrolled student body, which totaled 750 during the 2022-2023 school year, is mostly Hispanic."Scarborough High School" Profile. Houston Independent School District. 82.4% Hispanic American 12.8% African American 3.5% White American 0.4% Asian American 0.1% Native American 0.8% Multiracial

Strict dress code and school uniforms In the 2007-2008 school year, Scarborough has school uniforms."SCHOOL UNIFORMS 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR." Houston Independent School District. Official school colors are orange & white

The Texas Education Agency specified that the parents and/or guardians of students zoned to a school with uniforms may apply for a waiver to opt out of the uniform policy so their children do not have to wear the uniform;"Uniforms ." Texas Education Agency. parents must specify "bona fide" reasons, such as religious reasons or philosophical objections.

Feeder pattern Feeder elementary schools to Scarborough High School include: Kate Smith "Kate Smith Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Benbrook "Benbrook Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. (portion) Wainwright "Wainwright Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. (portion)

Feeder middle schools include: Clifton "Clifton Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Black "Black Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. (portion)

Notable alumni Dwayne Bohac (Class of 1984), member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 138 in Harris County Bobby Brock aka Bobby Rock former drummer for the band Nelson, and current drummer for Lita Ford Blas Elias (Class of 1986), drummer for Slaughter, Blue Man Group, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra Marty Froelick, professional runner

References

HISD's Scarborough profile School History Feeder Pattern Magnet

External links

Scarborough High School