Triumph Public High Schools-San Antonio

Triumph Public High Schools-San Antonio is a very small, alternative-style high school in central San Antonio, TX, serving just 62 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Triumph Public High Schools Central Texas district.

This school stands out for its extremely low academic proficiency rates, which are dramatically below state averages and most nearby schools. For example, only 13% of students are proficient in Algebra I, 17% in Biology, and 12% in English I—compared to state averages of 54%, 71%, and 55%, respectively. The school ranks in the 7th percentile statewide, making it the lowest-performing high school in the immediate area. Even nearby Lanier High School (14th percentile) and Positive Solutions Charter (14th percentile) rank higher. The only relative strength is U.S. History, where 43% of students are proficient—still below the state average of 70%, but notably higher than the school’s own district average. Interestingly, the school appears to serve a population of students who have struggled in traditional settings, and its small size (12.5:1 student-teacher ratio) may allow for more personalized attention, though outcomes remain very low.

Subgroup performance reveals a nuanced picture: English Language Learners rank in the 34th percentile (the school’s highest-performing subgroup), while Special Education students rank in the 3rd percentile, indicating significant challenges. A telling comparison is with the similarly-sized Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design (61 students), which ranks in the 41st percentile and has a 50% graduation rate—showing that small size alone doesn’t guarantee success. The contrast with top-performing schools like Young Women's Leadership Academy (98th percentile) highlights the extreme educational inequality in San Antonio.