Oliver Wendell Holmes High School is a public high school that is part of the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. It is the parent school for the magnet school Northside School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
Serving 2,422 students in grades 9-12, Holmes 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holmes High School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holmes High School's student population of 2,422 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holmes 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 Holmes High School is 0.30, 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
#7212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
83%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold, Forest Green
School Mascot
Siberian Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes High School's ranking?
Holmes High School is ranked #7212 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Holmes High School often compared to?
Holmes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall High School, Jay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holmes High School?
The graduation rate of Holmes High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Holmes High School?
2,422 students attend Holmes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Holmes High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes High School?
Holmes High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holmes High School offer ?
Holmes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Holmes High School part of?
Holmes High School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Holmes High School located?
Holmes High School is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.
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