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South 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,253 students in South San Antonio Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in South San Antonio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in South San Antonio Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South San Antonio High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
7,468 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1148 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 51% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1154 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
81%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
94%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,395 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,400 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$115 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,395
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,400
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South San Antonio Independent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7535 Barlite Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7474
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7474
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
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