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#6929 of 8,552 schools in TX

Chavez Excel Academy

High School · Northside ISD · San Antonio, TX

A Northside ISD high school where students score 51 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11937 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230

  • Math 13% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-17.02 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-51.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$10,632

Students at Chavez Excel Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 62 points since 2020, to 13% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
75%
2021*
Math
75%
2024
Math
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 3 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chavez Excel Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$71,564

Median home value

$355,400

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

49.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Clark H SEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.8 mi2,746Compare →
Basis San Antonio- Shavano CampusCharter · enrollment unverified7.76–121.7 mi1,038Compare →
Health Careers H SEnrollment path unverified8.59–122.4 mi921Compare →
Holmgreen CenterEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–122.5 mi55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Northside ISD

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#70 of 122
District spending per student
$10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chavez Excel Academy is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chavez Excel Academy

Chavez Excel Academy is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 48 students in grades 12th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,929 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chavez Excel Academy

What grades does Chavez Excel Academy serve?

Chavez Excel Academy serves students in grades 12th through 12th.

How many students attend Chavez Excel Academy?

Chavez Excel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chavez Excel Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Chavez Excel Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chavez Excel Academy rank in TX?

Chavez Excel Academy ranks #6,929 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Chavez Excel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Chavez Excel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Chavez Excel Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chavez Excel Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Chavez Excel Academy a charter school?

No, Chavez Excel Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chavez Excel Academy a Title I school?

No, Chavez Excel Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chavez Excel Academy?

20.8% of students at Chavez Excel Academy 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
12th – 12th
Enrollment
48
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 78230)
42,070
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
39
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.
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 78230; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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