Summary:
Zip code 78109 (Converse, TX) is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12, ranging from a large traditional campus to two specialized alternative schools, all within a community facing significant economic challenges.
Judson High School is the area's anchor, enrolling 2,498 students and offering the most comprehensive data. It has a standard student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1 and a graduation rate of 85.5%, but its academic performance lags behind state averages—for example, only 13.1% of students are proficient in Algebra I compared to 54.03% statewide. In contrast, Judson Care Academy is a much smaller alternative campus (86 students) within the same Judson Independent School District (Isd), with an extremely low student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. Its most striking feature is a per-student spending of $1,208,492—over 135 times more than Judson High School's $8,898—reflecting intensive support services for its high-needs population (75.58% economically disadvantaged). Boysville, part of the University Of Texas University Charter School system, is a residential treatment facility with only 10 students and no reported test scores or graduation rates, making it a statistical outlier that serves a vulnerable, transient group.
A key takeaway is the extreme cost disparity: Judson Care Academy's spending highlights its role as a social service center rather than a traditional school. Despite overall low performance, Judson Care Academy achieved an 80% proficiency rate in U.S. History in 2024-2025, outperforming both the district (65.68%) and state (67.94%). The high economic disadvantage rate (over 74% at both Judson schools) correlates with the community-wide academic struggles, presenting a systemic challenge for the Judson ISD.
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