Best Northeast Side Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,013 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northeast Side are Judson Early College Academy, Idea Walzem College Preparatory and Great Hearts Live Oak. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Judson Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Judson Early College Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8230 Palisades
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 945-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Idea Walzem College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6445 Walzem Rd
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 239-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Live Oak
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7653 N Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 888-9474
Gr: K-10 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5110 Walzem Rd
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 356-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Judson Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5441 Seguin Rd
San Antonio, TX 78219
(210) 651-4080
Gr: 10-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Karen Wagner High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 N Foster Rd
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
8012 Shin Oak
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 281-0764
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio, TX include Judson Early College Academy, Idea Walzem College Preparatory and Great Hearts Live Oak.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Northeast Side, San Antonio public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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