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Best High Schools in San Antonio, TX


At a glance
113
Schools
101,611
Students
36
Districts
9
5-star schools
Top rankedHealth Careers High School9th of 2,009 Texas high schools
Biggest riser
East Central Cast Lead High School up 411 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Alternative High School 5.6 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Sst Hill Country College Prep High School and 4 more
SchoolDigger ratings
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20 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

San Antonio, Texas, is home to 110 high schools serving grades 9-12, offering a diverse educational landscape from large comprehensive public schools to specialized magnet and charter programs. The data reveals a city of stark contrasts, where a few standout schools achieve elite academic results while many others face significant challenges. The top-performing schools are often specialized magnets or charters, such as Health Careers High School (ranked #9 in Texas) and Young Women's Leadership Academy (ranked #37), both achieving near-perfect test scores and graduation rates. In contrast, traditional comprehensive schools like Lanier High School and Healy-Murphy struggle with low graduation rates and test scores, highlighting deep educational inequities across the city.

Key metrics show that per-student spending does not guarantee success, as top performers like Health Careers High School spend only $8,303 per student, while lower-performing schools like Cast Med High School spend $19,789. The Northside Independent School District (Isd) contains both the city's best traditional high school and several struggling campuses, while the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) houses both elite magnets and some of the lowest-ranked schools. The Alamo Heights Independent School District (Isd) stands out as a consistently high-performing traditional district without needing magnet programs.

Interesting findings include the powerful "magnet school effect," where specialized schools within struggling districts achieve elite results, and the weak correlation between spending and performance. Schools like Travis Early College High School and St Philip's College Early College High School demonstrate that focused curriculum and high expectations can overcome systemic challenges. The data also reveals a clear divide between the "haves" and "have-nots," with North East Independent School District (Isd) schools like Reagan High School consistently outperforming San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) schools, underscoring the importance of looking at school-level data rather than district averages when choosing a school.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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