Summary:
The Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd) serves three high schools—two large comprehensive campuses and one alternative learning center—for a total of 5,469 students in the suburban San Antonio area.
Byron P Steele II High School is the clear standout in the district, consistently outperforming its peers across nearly all academic metrics. It is the only school to exceed state averages in Biology, English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History, and it boasts the highest graduation rate (95.6%) with the lowest dropout rate (0.4%). Its state ranking has improved from the 68th to the 73rd percentile over recent years. In contrast, Samuel Clemens High School has seen its ranking decline from the 73rd to the 62nd percentile, creating a widening performance gap between the two main high schools. The most significant difference is in Algebra I, where Steele II’s proficiency rate (41.76%) is 45% higher than Clemens’ (28.82%). Allison L Steele E L C, the alternative center, serves a different population with the highest per-student spending ($14,791) and lowest student-teacher ratio (7.8:1), but also the lowest academic scores and highest dropout rate (2.9%).
A critical district-wide weakness is Algebra I, where no school met the state average proficiency of 54.03%—even Steele II scored 23% below that benchmark. Additionally, the percentage of economically disadvantaged students varies notably, with Clemens at 28.16% compared to Steele II’s 19.58%. While the alternative center’s high spending and low ratios reflect its intensive support mission, the divergent ranking trends between the two main high schools suggest potential inequities in curriculum or resources that parents should explore further.
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