North Shore, Houston facts for kids

North Shore is a community located on the east side of Harris County, Texas. A small part of it is also inside the city of Houston, Texas. This area is made up of many different neighborhoods. Some of these include Songwood, Holiday Forest, and Woodforest. You can also find newer areas close to Highway 90 and Beltway 8 North Sam Houston Parkway.

North Shore became part of Houston in the 1950s. This means the city of Houston officially took over the area. One of the most well-known neighborhoods here is Woodforest. It was developed by Taylor Home, a company that started building homes in North Shore in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They mostly built single-family ranch-style houses.

Getting around North Shore is easy because it's part of Houston's public transportation system. Bus line #137 serves the area, connecting residents to other parts of Houston.

People from North Shore

Many interesting people have connections to North Shore. Here are a few:

• Shirley J. Neely: She was a commissioner for the Texas Education Agency in 2006. A commissioner helps lead and make decisions for important organizations.
• Richard Haskell: He is a doctor, scientist, and inventor. Dr. Haskell is known for his discoveries using special dyes to find certain health conditions early. He also studied new ways to treat chronic fatigue and lung problems.
• Cedric Cormier: Cedric is a graduate of North Shore High School. He was a football star at CU Buffaloes and now coaches wide receivers for Montana State.
• Shelley Wayne: She is the Assistant Director and Choreographer for the Kilgore College Rangerettes. The Rangerettes are a famous dance and drill team from Texas.

Education in North Shore

Students in North Shore attend schools in two different public school districts. A school district is a group of schools managed together.

Houston Independent School District

Some neighborhoods are part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). These are the areas west of Greens Bayou and north of Market Street. Students here might go to Holland Middle School and Furr High School. If you live in an HISD area, you are also in the Houston Community College System zone. This means you can attend Houston Community College after high school.

Galena Park Independent School District

Other neighborhoods are in the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). These include areas east of Greens Bayou and south of Market Street. GPISD is home to North Shore Senior High School. This high school has two campuses:

• The 10th-12th grade campus is located near the New Forest neighborhood, close to Wallisville Road.
• The 9th grade campus is on Holly Park.

If you live in a GPISD area, you are also in the San Jacinto College zone. San Jacinto College North is one of the campuses you can attend.