Best 78242 Texas Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 857 students in 78242, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and South San Antonio H S - West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78242, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
Grades: 6-10
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 9-11
| 355 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78242 Texas

78242, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
5203 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 78242, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and South San Antonio H S - West Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 78242, TX?
2 public high schools are located in 78242, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78242, TX?
78242, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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