Serving 1,478 students in grades 9-12, Highlands 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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: 1,478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highlands High School serves the southern part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most residents living about 2.5 miles from its edges, reaching up to 5 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands High School's student population of 1,478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,478 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Highlands 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 Highlands High School is 0.19, 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
#7545 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
77%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands High School's ranking?
Highlands High School is ranked #7545 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Highlands High School often compared to?
Highlands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands High School?
The graduation rate of Highlands High School is 77%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Highlands High School?
1,478 students attend Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Highlands High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands High School?
Highlands High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlands High School offer ?
Highlands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highlands High School part of?
Highlands High School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Highlands High School located?
Highlands High School is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.
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