School History
Sharpstown High School is a secondary school at 7504 Bissonnet Street in Greater Sharpstown, Houston, Texas, United States with a zip code of 77074. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the Houston Independent School District. The school serves part of Sharpstown, which was Houston's first master-planned community. It also serves the neighborhoods of Robindell, Braeburn Glen, Braeburn Terrace, Braeburn Valley, Braeburn Valley West, and parts of Fondren Southwest.
Pre-demolition photo of the west side of main entrance which featured a port-cochere. 31-Jan-2018.
Marquee sign still standing with the building demolished in the background. This was the last day the sign remained intact. 8-May-2018.
The east entrance featured the text 'Welcome to The Home of the Apollos'. The welcome message would remain standing for one more day. 8-May-2018.
Front view of the building. 28-Jul-2025.
The auditorium in the new building.
View of the seating in the auditorium which features architectural and engineering design that is focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building concepts.
View of the two level structure with a programmed space of 212,106 GSF.
Front view of vinyl graphics added to the exterior windows featuring the Apollo logo next to 'Home of the Apollos', and the Apollo Athletics 'S'. 1-Jul-2025.
Main office mural featuring 'Welcome to the Home of the Apollos'. 1-Jul-2025.
Various murals featured inside the new building and annex. 1-Jul-2025.
Throughout the Years
Sharpstown High School originally opened in 1968 as Sharpstown Junior-Senior High School, but separated from the middle school and moved to its current location the following year.
A new Sharpstown High School facility opened in 2018.
In 2023, Principal TJ Cotter oversaw a series of transformations at Sharpstown High School, which included enhancing the campus with murals that vividly capture the rich history and vibrant school spirit of Sharpstown.