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#976 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 11% in state

Alamo Heights H S

High School · Alamo Heights ISD · San Antonio, TX

An Alamo Heights ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6900 BROADWAY ST, San Antonio, TX 78209

  • Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation56.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,102
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Alamo Heights H S score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alamo Heights H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,180

Median home value

$497,500

Median rent

$1,371/mo

College educated

62.4%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
56.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified5.96–121.3 mi59Compare →
Incarnate Word High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private9–121.8 mi370Compare →
One School GlobalPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.1 mi27Compare →
George Gervin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–122.2 mi830Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alamo Heights ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alamo Heights H S is listed in ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alamo Heights H S

Alamo Heights H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Alamo Heights ISD, serving approximately 1,537 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alamo Heights H S

What grades does Alamo Heights H S serve?

Alamo Heights H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alamo Heights H S?

Alamo Heights H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Heights H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Heights H S is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alamo Heights H S rank in TX?

Alamo Heights H S ranks #976 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Alamo Heights H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Alamo Heights H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alamo Heights H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alamo Heights H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alamo Heights H S a charter school?

No, Alamo Heights H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alamo Heights H S a Title I school?

No, Alamo Heights H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alamo Heights H S?

18.6% of students at Alamo Heights H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,537
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 78209)
43,363
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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