Summary
Johnson High School in San Antonio, TX, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 3,196 students in grades 9-12 as part of the North East Independent School District (Isd). This school has a long track record of academic excellence, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade and ranking in the top 6% of all Texas high schools. Its STAAR test scores are significantly higher than both district and state averages across all subjects, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points above the district. For example, in U.S. History, 92% of students met proficiency, compared to 80% district-wide, and in English I Reading, 81% were proficient versus 61% for the district. The school also boasts a very low dropout rate of 1.1% and a high graduation rate of 95.2%, both far better than district averages.
When compared to nearby schools, Johnson stands out as a clear leader within its district. It is one of only two schools in NEISD to consistently earn a 5-star rating, alongside Reagan High School, located just 4 miles away. While Johnson has historically been dominant, Reagan has closed the gap in recent years, creating a highly competitive academic environment in northern San Antonio. In contrast, Madison High School, another large comprehensive high school in the same district only 6 miles away, has a 2-3 star rating and ranks in the 50th-54th percentile, highlighting a massive performance gap between schools in the same district. The difference is even more stark when comparing to Veterans Memorial High School in the neighboring Judson Independent School District (Isd), which is a 2-star school in the 36th percentile, despite being only 7 miles away.
Johnson High School achieves these top-tier results with a relatively low per-student spending of $7,587, which is less than many nearby schools, including lower-performing Madison High School ($8,294) and high-performing Davenport High School ($15,682). This suggests the school operates efficiently and allocates resources effectively. However, there are two areas where the school shows relative weakness: performance for Asian students has dropped from a 4-star to a 3-star rating, and Gifted and Talented students earn only a 3-star rating, which is surprising given the school's overall 5-star status. These points may be worth investigating for families with students in these subgroups.
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