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Hill Country College Prep High School

Public Grades 9-12

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 97% of Texas high schools

Summary

Hill Country College Prep High School in Bulverde, TX, is a small, elite public high school serving 178 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-ranked Comal Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out dramatically from its larger neighbors, consistently ranking in the top 1% of all Texas high schools and achieving near-perfect STAAR test scores, including 100% proficiency in Biology and U.S. History in the 2024-2025 school year.

What truly sets Hill Country College Prep apart is its unique "small school, big results" model. With a student-to-teacher ratio of just 10.2:1—far lower than nearby schools like Pieper High School (18.1:1) or Smithson Valley High School (15.4:1)—students receive exceptional personalized attention. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $34,130 per pupil, which is more than double the spending of any nearby school. This resource-rich environment has produced a perfect 0.0% dropout rate for four consecutive years, while also achieving outstanding results for all student groups, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds who ranked 4th in the state.

While the school excels in nearly every area, parents should note a few points. Algebra I proficiency, though still above state averages, dipped to 70% in the 2025-2026 school year, a notable drop from 96% the year prior. Additionally, while the school serves most subgroups exceptionally well, Gifted and Talented students ranked in the 47th percentile in the most recent data, which may warrant a closer look at programming for the highest achievers. Overall, Hill Country College Prep offers a fundamentally different educational experience than the large, comprehensive high schools in the area, delivering elite academic outcomes through an intimate, highly-focused environment.

178

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,145

Per pupil spending ?

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3615 Mustang Vista
Bulverde, TX 78163

(830) 221-2000

District: Comal Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

36.0%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2024 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (93% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Texas high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Comal Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg78%

Texas avg62%

54^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 2 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7High Schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd)

109^th of 951Comal Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	54 of 2009	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.4	12 of 1974	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	12 of 1990	99.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.4	70 of 1936	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.2	16 of 1504	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	90.2	35 of 1880	98.1%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	636 of 1206	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	74.4	13 of 964	98.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.1	72 of 1860	96.1%	★★★★★
2025	96.8	13 of 1453	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.2	17 of 1805	99.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	86.6	113 of 1937	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	98.7	4 of 1513	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	65 of 1884	96.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	55 of 1954	97.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.1	9 of 1515	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	18 of 1891	99.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	61 of 1581	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	100.0	9 of 1548	99.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	86.3	76 of 1584	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	91.4	30 of 1294	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	58 of 1556	96.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

Female (2026)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)47th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology99%+29 vs state

English II Reading98%+39 vs state

U.S. History94%+24 vs state

English I Reading92%+37 vs state

Algebra I70%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)	STAAR Mathematics (2026)	STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Hill Country College Prep High School	Public	9-12	3615 Mustang Vista	Bulverde	78163	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 221-2000	178	17	10.2	18.5%	97 (54.5%)	8 (4.5%)	64 (36.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	90.4	54^th of 2009 public high schools	97.3%		95.4	12^th of 1974 public high schools	99.4%	42	70.3	99.1	92.1	98.4	94.3				$13,145
Pieper High School	Public	9-12	1400 Kinder Pkwy	San Antonio	78260	Bexar County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 221-2000	2,093	115	18.1	14.3%	942 (45.0%)	105 (5.0%)	870 (41.6%)	56 (2.7%)	7 (0.3%)	11 (0.5%)	102 (4.9%)	79.2	225^th of 2009 public high schools	88.8%		73.8	330^th of 1974 public high schools	83.3%	105	62.3	88.4	82.3	78.9	84.1				$8,040
Smithson Valley High School	Public	9-12	14001 Hwy 46 W	Spring Branch	78070	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 885-1000	2,098	135	15.4	14.4%	1,180 (56.2%)	49 (2.3%)	738 (35.2%)	32 (1.5%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	87 (4.1%)	83.2	150^th of 2009 public high schools	92.5%		80.7	214^th of 1974 public high schools	89.2%	64	61.2	92.1	85.2	84.6	88.2				$9,482
Johnson High School	Public	9-12	23203 Bulverde Rd	San Antonio	78259	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 356-0400	3,196	172	18.5	23.8%	1,027 (32.1%)	189 (5.9%)	1,479 (46.3%)	307 (9.6%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	184 (5.8%)	84.4	130^th of 2009 public high schools	93.5%		85.1	142^nd of 1974 public high schools	92.8%	12	78.4	87.0	80.8	83.1	92.1				$7,877
Davenport High School	Public	9-12	23255 Fm 3009	San Antonio	78266	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 221-2000	1,233	87	14.2	29.4%	542 (44.0%)	78 (6.3%)	545 (44.2%)	12 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	49 (4.0%)	73.1	364^th of 2009 public high schools	81.9%		67.7	482^nd of 1974 public high schools	75.6%	118	64.5	86.7	73.9	71.7	76.0				$10,582
Reagan High School	Public	9-12	19000 Ronald Reagan	San Antonio	78258	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 356-1800	3,403	181	18.8	17.9%	1,170 (34.4%)	138 (4.1%)	1,635 (48.0%)	277 (8.1%)	10 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	169 (5.0%)	87	94^th of 2009 public high schools	95.3%		86	120^th of 1974 public high schools	93.9%	26	71.8	93.8	85.2	86.6	92.7				$7,733
Laurel Ridge	Public, Charter	6-12	17720 Corporate Woods Dr	San Antonio	78259	Bexar County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 834-4127	39	4	8.7		14 (35.9%)	3 (7.7%)	19 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)	36.1	1335^th of 2009 public high schools	33.5%		33.8	1303^rd of 1974 public high schools	34.0%	32	8.3	63.6	50.0	66.7		0.0	0.0	0.0	$12,629
Veterans Memorial High School	Public	9-12	7618 Evans Rd	San Antonio	78266	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 619-0222	1,579	108	14.6	52.6%	289 (18.3%)	228 (14.4%)	911 (57.7%)	42 (2.7%)	5 (0.3%)	14 (0.9%)	90 (5.7%)	37.9	1289^th of 2009 public high schools	35.8%		41.7	1117^th of 1974 public high schools	43.4%	172	27.9	61.8	45.1	49.0	71.9				$10,359
Innova Joy Inspire Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	319 Los Indios Ranch	Boerne	78006	Kendall County	Inspire Academies	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(832) 535-0150	11	1	11.0	27.3%	6 (54.5%)	1 (9.1%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)									$12,716
Madison High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5005 Stahl Rd	San Antonio	78247	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(210) 356-1400	2,616	157	16.6	50.8%	516 (19.7%)	196 (7.5%)	1,755 (67.1%)	47 (1.8%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (3.6%)	49.7	953^rd of 2009 public high schools	52.6%		49.9	910^th of 1974 public high schools	53.9%	43	45.1	72.0	48.8	55.9	75.5				$9,241

Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Country College Prep High School

What is the racial makeup of Hill Country College Prep High School?

Students at Hill Country College Prep High School are 54% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hill Country College Prep High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 178 students attended Hill Country College Prep High School.

Is Hill Country College Prep High School a good school?

Yes! Hill Country College Prep High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 54^th of 2009 Texas high schools.

What district is Hill Country College Prep High School in?

Comal Independent School District (Isd)

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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