Summary:
Zip code 78154 in Schertz, Texas, is home to two high schools within the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd): the comprehensive Samuel Clemens High School and the specialized Allison L Steele E L C, serving grades 9-12 in a suburban setting.
Samuel Clemens High School is the area's standout, a large traditional high school with over 2,500 students. It ranks in the top 38% of Texas high schools and consistently exceeds state averages in subjects like U.S. History (83.73% proficiency vs. 70.17% statewide) and Biology. Its graduation rate is a solid 92.4%, and it maintains a low dropout rate of 1.2%. In contrast, Allison L Steele E L C is a small alternative learning center with just 87 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. This school serves a high-needs population, spending nearly double per student ($14,791) compared to Clemens ($7,943). While its test scores are dramatically lower—including 0% proficiency in Algebra I—it still achieves a 92.0% graduation rate, highlighting its success in helping at-risk students earn diplomas.
A key takeaway is the stark contrast in missions: Clemens excels as a high-volume, high-efficiency school, while Steele ELC provides intensive, individualized intervention. Both schools struggle with Algebra I, with Clemens' proficiency rate (28.82%) far below the state average (54.03%), suggesting a district-wide math challenge. Despite academic gaps, Steele ELC's graduation success underscores its value, though its dropout rate (2.9%) is four times the district average. For parents, Clemens offers strong overall performance and college readiness, while Steele ELC provides a supportive environment for students needing extra help to graduate.
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