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San Antonio Independent School District

514 Quincy St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (210) 554-2200
www.saisd.net

Top Rankings

San Antonio Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 99 public schools serving 45,802 students in San Antonio Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in San Antonio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
99 Schools
9,060 Schools
# Students
45,802 Students
5,372,224 Students
# Teachers
3,194 Teachers
369,150 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1131 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
Overall District Rank
#1132 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of San Antonio Independent School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Antonio Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Antonio Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
(18-19)
82%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of San Antonio Independent School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
54 Students
18,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
209 Students
254,161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
41,165 Students
2,840,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
53%
# Black Students
2,766 Students
681,193 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
1,304 Students
1,424,019 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
8,263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
290 Students
143,704 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,477
217,849
# Students in K Grade:
3,207
361,347
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,291
381,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,135
380,045
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,100
381,045
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,248
385,316
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,277
395,641
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,429
414,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,318
421,372
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,240
422,521
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,727
436,955
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,530
420,924
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,959
388,568
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,864
364,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
50

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,197 is higher than the state median of $15,716. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,892 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2019-2020
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$742 MM
$14 MM
This chart display total revenue of San Antonio Independent School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$911 MM
$13 MM
This chart display total spending of San Antonio Independent School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,197
$15,716
This chart display average revenue per public school student in San Antonio Independent School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,892
$14,547
This chart display average spending per public school student in San Antonio Independent School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best San Antonio Independent School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Grades: 6-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Early College High School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9830
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Cast Med High School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 Louis Bauer Dr
San Antonio, TX 78235
(210) 228-3380
Grades: 9-10
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2411 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Grades: PK-6
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Cast Technical High School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
637 N Main
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 554-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
St Philip's College Early College H S With Saisd Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Martin Luther King Dr Rm
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2406
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Agnes Cotton Academy
Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9780
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
621 W Euclid
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9763
Grades: PK-12
| 964 students
Rank: #99.
Schenck Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Kate Schenck Ave
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6865
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
723 Donaldson Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,616 students
Rank: #1111.
Dorie Miller Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Lincolnshire Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7995
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Park Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Rigsby Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1313.
Fox Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
637 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 W Olmos Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9790
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1515.
Lamar Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Parland Pl
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Robert B Green Academy
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 W Whittier St
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3325
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sarah S King Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ceralvo St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7990
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1818.
Gates Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #1919.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
Grades: 4-11
| 385 students
Rank: #2020.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Clower St
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9845
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2121.
Highlands High School
Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3118 Elgin Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 438-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #2222.
Mission Academy
Math: 18% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9210 S Presa St
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6880
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2323.
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 W Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9795
Grades: K-8
| 675 students
Rank: #2424.
Bonham Academy
Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 S St Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 228-3300
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: #2525.
Beacon Hill Academy
Math: 12% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 W Ashby Pl
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9765
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Baskin Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Crestview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Irving Dual Language Academy
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Delgado St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 738-9740
Grades: PK-7
| 434 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Arnold Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
467 Freiling Dr
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 438-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
George E Kelly Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1026 Thompson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #3030.
Herff Academy
Math: 16% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
996 S Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3330
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #3131.
Estrada Achievement Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1112 S Zarzamora St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6820
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #3232.
Charles C Ball Academy
Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
343 Koehler Ct
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6845
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #3333.
Edison High School
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Santa Monica St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,474 students
Rank: #3434.
Brackenridge High School
Magnet School
Math: 12% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Eagleland St
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #3535.
De Zavala Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 San Luis St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7975
Grades: PK-6
| 482 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Antonio Independent School District?
San Antonio Independent School District manages 99 public schools serving 45,802 students.
What is the rank of San Antonio Independent School District?
San Antonio Independent School District is ranked #1131 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Antonio Independent School District?
90% of San Antonio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Antonio Independent School District?
San Antonio Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is San Antonio Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,892 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 99 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 45,802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 82% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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