Thomas A. Edison High School is a public high school in the San Antonio Independent School District serving the Monte Vista Historic District of San Antonio, Texas. During 2022–2023, Edison High School had an enrollment of 1,329 students and a student to teacher ratio of 13.93.
Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edison High School serves the northwest part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edison High School's student population of 1,360 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
Edison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison High School is 0.08, which is less 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
#7805 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison High School's ranking?
Edison High School is ranked #7805 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Edison High School often compared to?
Edison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brackenridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison High School?
The graduation rate of Edison High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Edison High School?
1,360 students attend Edison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Edison High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison High School?
Edison High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edison High School offer ?
Edison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edison High School part of?
Edison High School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Edison High School located?
Edison High School is located in the North Central neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in North Central.
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