Summary:
Zip code 78229 in San Antonio, Texas, is home to 7 schools within the Northside Independent School District (ISD) and the University Of Texas University Charter School, serving a diverse range of students from elementary through high school, including alternative education programs.
The standout school in this area is Health Careers High School, a magnet school ranked 9th in Texas with near-perfect test scores, a 99.1% graduation rate, and a 0.0% dropout rate. In stark contrast, the two elementary schools, Mead Elementary and Glenoaks Elementary, rank in the bottom 17th percentile statewide, with proficiency rates often 15-25 points below state averages. The alternative schools, including Reddix Center and Holmgreen Center, serve high-need populations with intensive resources, spending up to $85,836 per student, yet they report 0.0% graduation rates. This creates a "two worlds" dynamic within the same zip code, where a top-tier magnet school coexists with struggling neighborhood schools and specialized alternative programs.
Key metrics highlight these disparities: Health Careers High School has only 25.11% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, while Mead and Glenoaks have rates above 85%. Spending per student varies dramatically, from $3,100 at Daep At Holmgreen to $85,836 at Holmgreen Center, showing that higher spending does not always correlate with traditional academic success but reflects the cost of serving at-risk populations. A positive note is that both elementary schools have improved from the 1st percentile to the 17th percentile in recent years, suggesting some progress. For parents, this zip code offers a wide spectrum of educational options, from a nationally-ranked high school to specialized programs for students needing alternative settings.
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