Serving 302 students in grades 6-12, Santo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Santo High School's attendance zone covers the entire Santo school district, encompassing approximately 207.5 square miles in and around Santo, TX. Typical drives to the school take about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.6 miles from the school to the zone edge, reaching up to 11.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Santo High School's student population of 302 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Motto
Tradition of Balance
School Rankings
Santo High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santo High School is 0.38, 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
#2322 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lady Cats And Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santo High School's ranking?
Santo High School is ranked #2322 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Santo High School often compared to?
Santo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santo High School?
The graduation rate of Santo High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Santo High School?
302 students attend Santo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Santo High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santo High School?
Santo High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santo High School offer ?
Santo High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Santo High School part of?
Santo High School is part of Santo Independent School District.
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