Serving 2,793 students in grades 9-12, Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: BYRON P STEELE II H S serves the northern part of Schertz, TX, covering an area of approximately 17.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Byron P Steele Ii High School's student population of 2,793 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,793 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Byron P Steele Ii High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron P Steele Ii High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2523 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron P Steele Ii High School's ranking?
Byron P Steele Ii High School is ranked #2523 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Byron P Steele Ii High School often compared to?
Byron P Steele Ii High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel Clemens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron P Steele Ii High School?
The graduation rate of Byron P Steele Ii High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Byron P Steele Ii High School?
2,793 students attend Byron P Steele Ii High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Byron P Steele Ii High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron P Steele Ii High School?
Byron P Steele Ii High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron P Steele Ii High School offer ?
Byron P Steele Ii High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron P Steele Ii High School part of?
Byron P Steele Ii High School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.
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