Summary:
The five high schools in the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd) in San Antonio, Texas, serve grades 9-12 and face significant challenges, with the district ranking in the 4th percentile statewide and a very high percentage of students (81% to over 96%) experiencing economic disadvantage.
The standout school is Steam At The Fine Arts Academy, which consistently outperforms the district average in nearly every subject despite a 90.42% economically disadvantaged rate. It boasts the highest graduation rate (88.9%) and the lowest dropout rate (1.0%) among standard high schools, with a state ranking percentile improving to the 22nd. In contrast, Learn4life struggles severely, with the highest economic disadvantage (96.43%), a 3rd percentile state ranking, and an alarming 27.8% dropout rate. John F Kennedy High School and Memorial High School perform better, with graduation rates of 83.2% and 80.5% respectively, while Burleson Center is unique as a small 12th-grade center with a 0.0% dropout rate but no test score data.
Key metrics show district-wide academic proficiency lags behind state averages, especially in Algebra I and English I Reading (22-33% vs. state's 54-55%), while U.S. History is a relative strength. Spending per student varies, with Steam Academy receiving the most ($13,127) and having the smallest class sizes (10.9:1). The data reveals that specialized programs like Steam Academy can overcome adversity, while alternative schools like Learn4life need critical intervention. The district's low ranking is heavily influenced by Learn4life, while schools like Steam Academy and Memorial show that tailored strategies can yield better outcomes even in challenging circumstances.
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